Will v Going to worksheet - Free Printable

Let’s go step by step to solve each part of the worksheet. We’ll focus on when to use will and when to use going to, based on the rules given at the top.

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Part I: Fill in with “will” or “going to”

We look at each sentence and decide:

- Use will for spontaneous decisions, offers, promises, threats, refusals, or predictions without evidence.
- Use going to for previous plans, evidence-based predictions, or intentions.

1. Based on their findings, scientists say we ______ have a bad winter this year.
→ This is a prediction based on evidence (findings). So → are going to

2. The driver ______ help you with your bags.
→ Sounds like an offer or spontaneous decision. → will

3. That dog ______ bite you if you tease it.
→ Prediction based on evidence (if you tease it, it’s likely to happen). → is going to

4. My sister ______ study at Harvard next year.
→ This sounds like a plan she already made. → is going to

5. I can’t decide. I guess I ______ buy the blue dress.
→ Spontaneous decision (“I guess”). → will

6. We ______ have a party on Saturday. Can you come?
→ Likely a planned event. → are going to

7. She hates vegetables. She ______ eat that salad.
→ Prediction based on known fact (she hates veggies). → won’t (but wait — instruction says fill with “will” or “going to”, not negative yet. Let’s check context.)

Actually, looking again — the instruction says “correct form of will or going to”. So negatives are allowed if needed. But let’s see: “She hates vegetables. She ___ eat that salad.” → It’s a prediction she won’t eat it. But since we’re only using “will” or “going to”, maybe they expect “won’t” here? Wait — no, Part II handles “will/won’t”. For Part I, probably just positive forms unless context forces negative.

But actually, re-reading: the examples include “I won’t listen to this!” under WILL. So negatives are allowed in Part I too.

So: She hates vegetables → she definitely won’t eat it → won’t

Wait — but the blank is after “She”, so “She won’t eat...” is fine.

But let’s double-check the rule: “Refusal - I won’t listen to this!” is under WILL. So “won’t” is acceptable here as refusal/prediction.

But actually, in this case, it’s more of a prediction based on her dislike → could also be “isn’t going to”. Hmm.

Looking at similar example: “By the look of those clouds, I’m sure it is going to rain.” → evidence → going to.

Here: “She hates vegetables” → evidence → so “isn’t going to” might be better.

But the sentence doesn’t specify which form — just “correct form of will or going to”.

To be safe, let’s think: Is this a plan? No. Evidence? Yes → so “isn’t going to”

But many teachers accept “won’t” here too. However, since “hates” is strong evidence, “isn’t going to” is more precise.

But let’s see what the worksheet expects. In the examples, “You are going to marry a rich person” is prediction with evidence → going to.

Similarly, “That dog is going to bite you if you tease it” → evidence → going to.

So for #7: evidence → isn’t going to

But the blank is one word? No, it’s a line — can be multiple words.

Actually, looking at the blanks — they’re long enough for phrases.

So:

7. She ______ eat that salad. → isn’t going to

But let’s confirm with standard usage. Many sources say for predictions with present evidence, use “going to”.

Yes.

8. My friends ______ celebrate Christmas at home.
→ Probably a plan → are going to

9. The telephone is ringing. I ______ answer it!
→ Spontaneous decision → will

10. What ______ you ______ do next weekend?
→ Asking about plans → are ... going to

Now let’s list them:

1. are going to
2. will
3. is going to
4. is going to
5. will
6. are going to
7. isn’t going to (because evidence: she hates veggies)
8. are going to
9. will
10. are ... going to

Wait — for #7, is “won’t” acceptable? Let’s see the example: “Don’t worry. I’ll be there at 8.” → promise → will. “I won’t listen to this!” → refusal → will.

In #7, it’s not really a refusal — it’s a prediction based on character trait. So “isn’t going to” is better.

But some might argue “won’t” is fine. To match the worksheet’s style, let’s stick with evidence → going to.

Actually, looking back at the top box: under GOING TO, it says “Evidence – By the look of those clouds, I’m sure it is going to rain.”

Similarly, “She hates vegetables” is evidence → so “isn’t going to”

Yes.

For #3: “That dog ______ bite you if you tease it.” → conditional, but still evidence-based → “is going to”

Okay.

Now Part II: Fill in with “will” or “won’t”

This is straightforward — choose between affirmative and negative of “will”.

1. I will / won’t have a steak medium rare, please.
→ Ordering food → polite request → will

2. You will / won’t pass if you don’t study.
→ Warning/prediction → won’t

3. It’s 7:00 but Jane will / won’t get up!
→ Refusal or stubbornness → won’t

4. I know you will / won’t like your wonderful present.
→ Positive expectation → will

5. It’s sunny. You will / won’t need an umbrella.
→ Logical conclusion → won’t

6. It’s cold. I will / won’t close the window.
→ Decision based on situation → will

7. Oh dear. My pen will / won’t write.
→ Problem → won’t

8. Hurry! The train will / won’t wait for you!
→ Fact/truth → won’t

Part III: Choose best answer

1. Global warming .... continue to get worse.
a. is going to b. will c. both are correct.
→ Prediction based on current trends → both can be used. Often “is going to” for evidence, “will” for general prediction. But many consider both acceptable. → c. both are correct

2. If you are hungry, I .... make you a sandwich.
a. am going to b. will c. both are correct.
→ Offer/spontaneous → b. will (not a prior plan)

3. What ..... wear for the party?
a. are you going to b. will c. both are correct
→ Asking about plans → a. are you going to

4. I think the Yankees ..... beat the Sox.
a. are going to b. will c. both are correct
→ Opinion/prediction → both possible, but “I think” often goes with “will” → however, in sports, both are used. Actually, “I think” + “will” is common. But “are going to” also works. Some say both are correct. Let’s see: in the top box, “Predictions - The Democrats will win the election.” is under WILL. But also “You are going to marry a rich person.” under GOING TO. So for opinions, both can work. → c. both are correct? Wait, but typically “I think” pairs with “will”. However, modern usage accepts both. To be safe, perhaps b. will is preferred. But let’s check standard answers.

Actually, many grammar sources say for personal opinions about future, “will” is more common. But “going to” is also used. Since the option includes “both are correct”, and it’s debatable, perhaps c.

But let’s think: in the worksheet’s own example, “The Democrats will win the election.” is listed under WILL for predictions. So maybe they prefer “will” for such cases.

However, for consistency, let’s note that in real life, both are used. But for this exercise, since it’s multiple choice and “both” is an option, and it’s reasonable, I’ll go with c.

Wait — no, let’s be precise. The rule: “Predictions” can be either, but if it’s based on opinion without evidence, “will” is safer. Here, “I think” suggests opinion → will

But actually, in many textbooks, “I think” + “will” is standard.

Example: “I think it will rain tomorrow.” Not usually “I think it is going to rain” — though both are heard.

To match the worksheet’s style, where “The Democrats will win” is under WILL, I’ll choose b. will

5. Don’t worry. I .... forget.
a. am not going to b. won’t c. both are correct.
→ Promise/reassurance → both “won’t” and “am not going to” work. “Won’t” is more common for promises. But “am not going to” also fine. → c. both are correct

6. One day, I..... be rich.
a. am going to b. will c both are correct.
→ Dream/future possibility → both used. “Will” for hope, “going to” for intention. But “one day” often with “will”. Still, both acceptable. → c. both are correct

7. We .... have dinner with the Smiths tomorrow.
a. are going to b. will c. both are correct.
→ Planned event → a. are going to

8. This invention .... change the world!
a. is going to b. will c both are correct.
→ Strong prediction, almost certain → both work. “Will” for emphasis, “going to” for inevitability. → c. both are correct

Now, compiling all answers.

First, Part I:

1. are going to
2. will
3. is going to
4. is going to
5. will
6. are going to
7. isn’t going to
8. are going to
9. will
10. are ... going to

Part II:

1. will
2. won’t
3. won’t
4. will
5. won’t
6. will
7. won’t
8. won’t

Part III:

1. c
2. b
3. a
4. b (I think "will" is better here)
5. c
6. c
7. a
8. c

For #4 in Part III, let me double-check. Sentence: “I think the Yankees .... beat the Sox.”

In English, “I think” is often followed by “will” for future predictions. For example, “I think he will come.” Not usually “I think he is going to come” — though it’s not wrong. But in formal grammar exercises, “will” is preferred after “I think”.

Also, in the worksheet’s own example, “The Democrats will win the election.” is under WILL for predictions.

So I’ll stick with b. will for #4.

Final Answers:

Part I:
1. are going to
2. will
3. is going to
4. is going to
5. will
6. are going to
7. isn’t going to
8. are going to
9. will
10. are ... going to

Part II:
1. will
2. won’t
3. won’t
4. will
5. won’t
6. will
7. won’t
8. won’t

Part III:
1. c
2. b
3. a
4. b
5. c
6. c
7. a
8. c

Now, writing the Final Answer as per format.