WILL vs BE GOING TO

WILL vs BE GOING TO

1. WILL

   • FORM
     • +
       • I will pay.
       • I'll pay.
       • -
         • I will not pay.
         • I won't pay.
         • ?
           • Will you pay?
           • ANS.
             • Yes, I will.
             • No, I will not. / No, I won't

2. BE GOING TO

   • FORM
     • +
       • He is going to pay.
       • He's going to pay.
       • -
         • He is not going to pay.
         • He isn't going to pay.
         • ?
           • Is he going to pay?
           • ANS.
             • Yes, he is.
             • No, he is not. / No, he isn't.

3. MEANING

   • PREDICTIONS ( We think sth will happen )
     • - He will love your present. - They won't win their next match.
       • DECISIONS ( Instant decisions )
         • - ''We don't have milk.'' '' Don't worry, I'll buy some milk after work''.
   • PREDICTIONS ( We see sth will happen )
     • - Stop! We're going to crash! -Look at those clouds. It's going to rain.
       • DECISIONS ( Intentions and plans )
         • - I'm going to have a drink after work. - We are going to get married soon.

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