The key answer of exercise 29

BE GOING TO

USE

Future plans and intentions

• I am going to have a party for my birthday.

Predictions based on present evidence

• Look! That boy is going to fall off his bike.

FORM

Affirmative

• Subject + am / is / are + going to + …
• She is going to visit her grandparents.

Negative

• Subject + am / is / are + … + going to + …
• We are not going to attend the meeting.

Interrogative

• … + subject + going to + …
• Are you going to join the club?

Short answers

• Yes, you / we / they are.
• Yes, he / she / it is.
• No, you / we / they aren't.
• No, he / she / it isn't.

WILL

USE

Predictions, beliefs and opinions about the future

• I think they will probably see icebergs.

Inevitable future actions or facts

• She will be 16 tomorrow.

Promises

• We will study harder this term.

Offers

• I will help you carry those bags.

Spontaneous decisions

• I'm tired, I will have a break.

FORM

Affirmative

• Subject + I’ll ( … ) + base form of the verb
• They'll finish the project tomorrow.

Negative

• Subject + … (will not) + base form of the verb
• I will not attend the party.

Interrogative

• … + … + base form of the verb
• Will they arrive on time?

Short answers

• Yes, I / you / he / she / it / we / they will.
• No, I / you / he / she / it / we / they won't.

PRESENT CONTINUOUS AS FUTURE

USE

Planned future actions with time references

• We are meeting at 8.
• She is coming to the party tonight.

PRESENT SIMPLE AS FUTURE

USE

Programmed events (cinema, theatre, sporting events, etc.)

• The film begins at 9.

Official timetables

• The plane to London takes off at 8.30.