Will and be+ going to NEB class 11 unit 5

Use of Will and be+ going to

1. Definition of "Will"

"Will" is a modal verb used to express future actions or decisions that are made at the moment of speaking.

Structure:

Subject + will + base verb (V1)

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2. Definition of "Going to"

"Going to" is used to talk about planned actions or something we intend to do in the future. It's also used for predictions based on present evidence.

Structure:

Subject + is/am/are + going to + base verb (V1)

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3. Differences between "Will" and "Going to"

Feature	Will	Going to
Decision time	Instant decision	Already planned
Prediction based on	Personal belief, opinion	Present evidence
Intention	Not planned	Pre-planned
Promise / Offer	Used	Not usually used
Structure	will + V1	is/am/are + going to + V1

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4. Uses and Examples

A. Use of "Will"

a. Instant decisions

·         I will help you with that.
(Decision made at the moment)

b. Promises / Offers

·         I will call you tonight.

·         Don’t worry, I will help you.

c. Predictions (without present evidence)

·         I think it will rain tomorrow.
(Just an opinion)

d. Future facts or certainty

·         The sun will rise at 6 AM.

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B. Use of "Going to"

a. Planned future actions

·         We are going to visit our grandparents next week.
(Already decided)

b. Predictions based on present evidence

·         Look at those clouds! It is going to rain soon.
(Evidence: dark clouds)

c. Intentions

·         I am going to start a new course next month.
(Intentional and planned)

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5. Examples Compared

Sentence	Reason
I will answer the phone.	Instant decision
I am going to visit the doctor.	Planned visit
She will be a great leader.	Opinion-based prediction
Look! He is going to fall.	Prediction based on evidence
Don’t worry, I will pay for the meal.	Promise
We are going to paint the house this weekend.	Pre-arranged plan

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Quick Tip:

·         Use "will" when you're thinking now and deciding.

·         Use "going to" when you've already thought and planned.

Grammar

B. Match the expressions with their functions.
a.
A: What do you want to take?
B: I’ll have tea, please.
Deciding
b.
A: Are you free this evening?
B: No, I’m going to meet my uncle.
Expressing a prior plan
c. The day will be lovely tomorrow.
Predicting a future action
d. There is no cloud in the sky.
It’s going to be a lovely day.
Predicting with evidence
e. Don’t worry. I won’t tell anyone.
Promising
f. I’ll take you to the movies if you like.
Offering
g. I’ll tell your parents what you did.
Threatening

C. Choose the correct answer.

a.
A: Are you busy this evening?
B: Yes, I am going to the movies. (will go/am going to)

b.
A: Where are you going for holiday this summer?
B: Not sure yet. Maybe I will go to Ilam. (will go/am going to)

c. I think you will like this movie. (will /are going to)

d. I can’t join you at the party, I am going to be away for two weeks. (will /am going to)

e. This exercise looks really hard. I will help you. (will/am going to)

f.
A: Hello. Can I speak to Sima, please?
B: Just a minute. I will get her. (will/am going to)
g. Perhaps she will pass the exam. (will/is going to)
h. ‘I haven’t got my phone.’ ‘That’s OK. I will lend you mine.’ (will/am going to)

D. Complete the sentences using will or be going to with the verbs.

a.
Hari: Did you call Bina?
Prem: Oh, I forgot. I will call her now. (call)
b.
Sunita: Have you got a ticket for the play?
Hema: Yes, I am going to watch it on Saturday. (watch)
c. ‘The alarm is ringing. It’s making an awful noise.’ ‘OK, I will switch it off.’ (switch)
d. Do you think they will like the the presents we got for them? (like)
e. ‘Lok is starting university tomorrow.’ ‘What is he going to study?’ (he/study)
f. If I meet him, I will tell him the news. (tell)
g. The phone is ringing. I will answer it. (answer)
h. If you don’t stop bullying her, I will tell the teacher. (tell)