Will vs Going to consolidation worksheet | photocopiables - Free Printable

Let's solve the worksheet step by step and explain each part.

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WORKSHEET 1: THE FUTURE

#### I. Which sentences are plans or predictions? Write them in the correct column.

We are given two pictures with dialogue, and we need to determine whether the statements are plans (things people decide to do) or predictions (events we believe will happen).

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##### Picture 1: Train Station

Dialogue:
- "I'm going to visit my parents."
- "They're going to catch a train."

Analysis:
- "I'm going to visit my parents." → This is a plan because it’s something the person has decided to do.
- "They're going to catch a train." → This is also a plan, as it describes an intended action (catching a train), likely based on their decision.

✔ Both are plans.

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##### Picture 2: Car and Future Discussion

Dialogue:
- "In the future, I'll be rich."
- "Yes, we'll be famous."
- "We'll have a big house."

Analysis:
- These are all predictions because they talk about what might happen in the future, not definite decisions. They express belief or expectation, not a firm plan.

✔ All three are predictions.

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#### ✔ Final Answer for Part I:

| PLANS | PREDICTIONS |
|----------|----------------|
| I'm going to visit my parents. | In the future, I'll be rich. |
| They're going to catch a train. | Yes, we'll be famous. |
| | We'll have a big house. |

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#### II. What are these people saying? Complete the dialogs with will or going to.

We have three situations where we must choose between will or going to.

> 🔹 "Will" is used for:
> - Spontaneous decisions
> - Predictions (especially with opinions)
> - Promises, offers

> 🔹 "Going to" is used for:
> - Plans or intentions (already decided)
> - Predictions based on evidence

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##### Situation 1: Boy studying at a desk

Dialogue:
- "Study hard now or you ___ pass the exam."

Analysis:
This is a prediction based on current behavior (studying). The speaker believes that if the boy studies, he will pass. It's a logical prediction.

✔ Use will because it's a prediction based on present evidence.

👉 Answer: "Study hard now or you will pass the exam."

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##### Situation 2: Girl talking to her mom about birthday party

Dialogue:
- "My birthday party is next Sunday."
- "My friends ___ come."

Analysis:
She knows the party is coming up, and she expects her friends to attend — this is a prediction based on prior knowledge/expectation.

But since it's a future event that is expected, and there's no strong evidence yet, we use will.

Alternatively, if it were already confirmed, “going to” could work. But here, it's more natural to say will.

✔ Answer: "My friends will come."

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##### Situation 3: Man thinking about taking a nap

Dialogue:
- "I feel very tired. I think I ___ take a nap."

Analysis:
The man is making a spontaneous decision based on how he feels right now. He hasn’t planned this before; it’s a decision made in the moment.

✔ Use am going to because it expresses a decision made at the moment.

👉 Answer: "I think I am going to take a nap."

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#### ✔ Final Answers for Part II:

1. Study hard now or you will pass the exam.
2. My friends will come.
3. I think I am going to take a nap.

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📌 Summary of Key Rules Used:

| Situation | Use |
|--------|-----|
| Decision made at the moment | going to |
| Prediction based on evidence | going to or will |
| Spontaneous decision / offer | will |
| General prediction / opinion | will |
| Plan / intention | going to |

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✔ Final Completed Worksheet Answers:

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I. Plans vs Predictions

| PLANS | PREDICTIONS |
|----------|----------------|
| I'm going to visit my parents. | In the future, I'll be rich. |
| They're going to catch a train. | Yes, we'll be famous. |
| | We'll have a big house. |

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II. Fill in the blanks:

1. Study hard now or you will pass the exam.
2. My friends will come.
3. I think I am going to take a nap.

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