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Will or Going to?2016.03.17
One-Point Lesson: Grammar Errors
Will or Going to?
Ask Our When We Students To Talk About Their Future Plans Or Activities, They Often Misuse ” Will ” And ” Going To “.
Basically, both refer to the future but there are some differences in their usage and meaning.
Let’s make it clear by these simple explanations:
GOING TO Is Used When The Action Is Connected Or Related To The Present Situation.
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When we have already decided to do something in the future before speaking it to someone.
Example:
Suzuki : Hello Iba San, What Is Your Plan For The Weekend?
Iba : Well, I’M Going To .. The Beach With My Family We Have Already Planned It Yesterday (In This Case, Iba San Has Already Made A Plan For The Weekend Before Suzuki San Asked About It.)
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When we predict or think that something is going to happen because of a clear or definite sign that we see at the moment.
Example:
On the phone:
Mara: Hello Ivan, I Think I’M Going To Be Late To Work Today.
Ivan: Why do you think so?
Mara: There’s just a car accident now ahead of us and the traffic is starting to build up.
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When something is about to happen at the moment.
- Example:
“Stop! It’S Going To Fall!
WILL Is Used,
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When we make a decision at the moment of speaking.
Example:
“Oh This Shirt Is Nice! I Will Buy It.” (You Have Decided To Buy The Shirt Just Now.)
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When we think or predict something in the future based on opinion.
Example:
Matsuko Abe I Think Will Not Win As President This Year.
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When talking about a fact, promise, request, refusals, or offers.
Example:
Will You Help Me, Please?