For questions about the difference between and usage of "will" versus "going to".
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Is "going to" justified in this case?
That mailing list is the first place you're going to hear about limited versions, new records on the label and more.
Why" going to "here not will: can we consider that the mailing list is a plan/ intention? or is it to express that it will happen…
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''will'' or ''going to''
My name is Tom and my friend's name is Anna.
Anna has a plan to go to Croatia in summer(she bought her flight tickets)
if I talk about her plans , is ''will'' or ''going to '' correct to use in the sentence?(when talking about someone else's…
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humanity will die out vs humanity is going to die out
humanity will die out vs humanity is going to die out
When giving a presentation on the harmful actions of humanity on the planet, at one point I want to say
"As a consequence of what I've said so far, humanity is going to die out."
So it seems to…
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Going to and Will - prediction
Morning! I'm just wondering about a phrase that I've just seen. Can somebody help me?
In the sentence: "The train will leave at 11:45". I think that the speaker is saying something that he actually knows, so it's a prediction based on something he…
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Which future form fits the context best - Future Simple or to be going to?
Which tense is a better fit in the given context? If both, please give your arguments.
A: Now that he has learnt to kite surf, he will participate/is going to participate in a competition on Sunday.
B: That's exciting. I think I'll go to watch him.
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Will vs Be going to
You don’t study hard for the exam. You‘re going to be failed tomorrow.
What would it mean with "WILL" rather than "ARE GOING TO"? Because WILL can also be used for prediction, make a guess as well as definite (sure) actions in the future.
And why…
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another question of going to or will
I am not going to tell you how much I spent on this ring
I won't tell you how much I spent on this ring
Which is the best sentence ?
I think in the first case the decision has made before speaking (it has already been planned before and it is an…
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Going to vs will
What is the difference between I’m going to be late and I will be late?
I didn’t really understand the difference
Thank you
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Will wear / is going to wear / is wearing?
I got this question on the exam and I don't know what the answer would be?
A: I don't feel well enough to go to the station to meet him.
B: I (meet) him for you. Tell me how I can recognize him.
A: He (wear) a black and white school cap.
All I…
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I am going to my parents or I will go to tomorrow
I am going to my parents or I will go to tomorrow
What is the right one? Why?
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