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Grammar/Unit 9: Will vs Going To vs Pres Cont

Vocabulary

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Interchangeable

/in-ter-chaynj-uh-bul/

"Same/Swap."

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Nuance

/noo-ans/

"Small difference."

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Spontaneous

/spon-tay-nee-us/

"Instant/Unplanned."

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Premeditated

/pree-med-i-tay-tid/

"Planned."

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Reliable

/ri-ly-uh-bul/

"Sure."

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Hunch

/hunch/

"Feeling/Guess."

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Certainty

/sur-ten-tee/

"Propability."

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Intention

/in-ten-shun/

"Aim."

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Schedule

/skej-ool/

"Timetable."

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Offer

/of-er/

"Help."

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Which Future? 🔮

Comparing the futures:

  1. Will: Instant decisions, Promises, Guesses.
    • "I'm cold. I'll close the window."
  2. Going To: Plans, Predictions with evidence.
    • "I'm going to buy milk (It's on my list)."
  3. Present Continuous: Diaries/Fixed appointments.
    • "I'm seeing the dentist (Booked)."

Note: Often 'Going To' and 'Present Continuous' are interchangeable for plans.

Practice

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1.

Oh no! I forgot my wallet. I ___ (pay) later.

2.

Why are you holding a bucket? I ___ (wash) the car.

3.

I ___ (meet) my boss at 2pm (Appointment).

4.

I think he ___ (win).

5.

Look at the score! They ___ (win).

6.

Someone is at the door. I ___ (get) it.

7.

We ___ (get) married next year (Plan).

8.

Promise me you ___ (call).

9.

Spontaneous decision = ...

10.

Evidence based prediction = ...

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