Let’s go through each sentence one by one. We’re checking if “will” or “going to” is used correctly — and fixing any mistakes.
Remember:
- Use
“will” for sudden decisions, promises, offers, or predictions without evidence.
- Use
“going to” for plans already made or predictions based on current evidence (like seeing dark clouds → it’s going to rain).
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1.
Paul hopes he isn’t going to be late for his appointment.
→ This is correct! He’s talking about a future possibility he’s worried about. “Going to” works here because it’s about what might happen based on current situation.
✔ Write:
correct
2.
The girls will probably get along.
→ “Probably” suggests a prediction, not a plan. So “will” is fine here.
✔ Write:
correct
3.
My aunt says she will travel by train.
→ If she *says* this, it sounds like a plan she’s already made. So we should use “going to”.
✘ Fix:
My aunt says she is going to travel by train.
4.
I’m hungry. I think I am going to get a sandwich.
→ You just decided right now because you’re hungry — that’s a spontaneous decision. Use “will”.
✘ Fix:
I’m hungry. I think I will get a sandwich.
5.
You look cold. I am going to let you wear my coat.
→ This is an offer you’re making right now — so use “will”, not “going to”.
✘ Fix:
You look cold. I will let you wear my coat.
6.
I will go to the circus next Friday with my friends.
→ This sounds like a planned event (next Friday + with friends). So use “going to”.
✘ Fix:
I am going to go to the circus next Friday with my friends.
7.
Please stop the car. I think I will throw up.
→ You feel sick right now — this is a prediction based on how you feel. Use “going to”.
✘ Fix:
Please stop the car. I think I am going to throw up.
8.
If you make me mad, I am going to tell Mom on you.
→ This is a threat or warning — something you’ll do IF something happens. That’s a conditional future action — use “will”.
✘ Fix:
If you make me mad, I will tell Mom on you.
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Final Answer:
1. correct
2. correct
3. My aunt says she is going to travel by train.
4. I’m hungry. I think I will get a sandwich.
5. You look cold. I will let you wear my coat.
6. I am going to go to the circus next Friday with my friends.
7. Please stop the car. I think I am going to throw up.
8. If you make me mad, I will tell Mom on you.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of will worksheet.
