Will and going to fature Cheat Sheet

1. For things that we decide to do now. (Rapid Decisions)
This is when you make a decision at that moment, in a sponta­neous way.
- I'll buy one for you too.
- I think I'll try one of those. (I just decided this right now)

2. When we think or believe something about the future. (Predi­ction)
- My team will not win the league this season.
- I think it will rain later so take an umbrella with you.

3. To make an offer, a promise or a threat.
- I'll give you a discount if you buy it right now.
- I promise I will behave next time.
- I'll take you to the movies if you'd like.

4. You use WON'T when someone refuses to do something.
- I told him to take out the trash but he won't do it.
- My kids won't listen to anything I say.
- My car won't start.

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I/you/­he/­she­/it­/we­/yo­u/they will come.
I/you/­he/­she­/it­/we­/yo­u/t­hey’ll come.

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I/you/­he/­she­/it­/we­/yo­u/they will not come.
I/you/­he/­she­/it­/we­/yo­u/they won’t come. or
I/you/­he/­she­/it­/we­/yo­u/t­hey‘ll not come.

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Will I/you/­he/­she­/it­/we­/yo­u/they come?

1. When we have already decided or we INTEND to do something in the future. (Prior Plan)
- The decision has been made before the moment of speaking.
-They're going to retire to the beach - in fact they have already bought a little beach house.
- I'm going to accept the job offer.

2. When there are definite signs that something is going to happen. (Evidence)
- Something is likely to happen based on the evidence or experience you have.
- I think it is going to rain - I just felt a drop.
- I don't feel well. I think I'm going to throw up. (throw up = vomit)

3. When something is about to happen:
- Get back! The bomb is going to explode.

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I am going to visit Berlin next week.
He/she/it is going to visit Berlin next week.
We/you­/they are going to visit Berlin next week.

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“be” to “am not/is not/are not”
I am not going to visit Berlin next week.
He/she/it is not going to visit Berlin next week.
We/you­/they are not going to visit Berlin next week.

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“am/ar­e/is”
Am I going to visit Berlin next week?
Is he/she/it going to visit Berlin next week?
Are we/you­/they going to visit Berlin next week?