Will vs. be going to

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Lesson questions (13)

1. I ____ sleep at Luna's house tonight. (plan)
   Answer: am going to
2. "The phone is ringing." "I ____ answer it."
   Answer: 'll
3. Look at those clouds. It ____ rain.
   Answer: is going to
4. I ____ tell my dad you don't like fish. (decision now)
   Answer: will
5. We ____ buy a new oven next week. We have saved the money.
   Answer: are going to
6. We use "be going to" for ____.
   Answer: plans made before
7. We use "will" for ____.
   Answer: decisions made at the moment of speaking
8. She ____ going to visit her aunt.
   Answer: is
9. They ____ going to move house in June.
   Answer: are
10. "I'm thirsty." "I ____ get you some water."
    Answer: 'll
11. Are you going to ____ your room?
    Answer: tidy
12. Choose the correct sentence.
    Answer: He is going to paint the gate.
13. "It's cold." "OK, I ____ close the window."
    Answer: 'll

About this lesson

“Will vs. be going to” is from English Grade 5 (Top Goal 2) (Unit 2: House Designs) and has 13 questions with answers. Sample questions: “I ____ sleep at Luna's house tonight. (plan)” and “"The phone is ringing." "I ____ answer it."”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.

Lesson words: am going to · 'll · is going to · will · are going to · plans made before · decisions made at the moment of speaking · is · are · tidy

How to use it in class

• Show the question on the board and let students think before the options appear.
• Split the class into two teams; every correct answer earns a point.
• Display it on the smart board, send it as homework by link, or play it solo or in two teams.

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