At a glance
- Start
- Did you decide before now (a plan)?Yesgoing toI'm going to buy a bike. (I've saved money.)
- Can you see that it will happen?Yesgoing toLook! It's going to rain.
- A quick decision, a promise, an offer, a guesswillI'll help you.
Uses of will
Predictions: In 2080 people will live on Mars.
Quick decisions: The phone is ringing. I'll answer it!
Offers: That box is heavy. I'll help you.
Promises: I won't tell anyone. I promise.
Facts about the future: I'll be 18 next year.
will ('ll)+verb · won't (will not)+verb
- Will it rain tomorrow? I think it will.
- I think she'll win.
- I don't think they'll come.
Will or going to?
Decided now: Oh, the phone! I'll answer it.
Decided before: I'm going to fly to Cairo on Monday.
Practice
Answer the questions. Get 7 out of 10 to finish this lesson.