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WILL / SHALL
We can also use shall instead of will with I and we eg: I / We shall work. In everyday speech, we normally use the contructions Ill and well
USE :
1)We can use will to
predict the future.
In
Who
When we predict the future, we often use will with the following verbs and expressions. I expect theyll be think here at around 10 expect oclock tomorrow believe morning. be sure Im sure youll be afraid enjoy the film. hope Martin will probably phone us probably this evening. perhaps Perhaps Ill see you certainly tomorrow.
A: Would you like something to drink? B: Thank you. Ill have some orange juice.
A: There is someone at the door? B: Is there? Oh, Ill see who it is.
A: Im going out shopping. B: Oh, are you? Ill come with you then. I need to get things for myself.
EXERCISE
Derek is 18 years old now. What will he be like in 10 years from now? How will his life be different then? Complete what Derek says using will / wont
1)I hope / have a job / in 10 years time. I hope Ill have a job in 10 years time.
2) Perhaps / have a good job . 3) I probably / not / be very rich . 4) I think / get married . 5) I probably / have children .
Complete the sentences using Ill or I wont and the verbs in the box
1) Im tired. I think .. to bed early tonight. 2) I havent got any money.! Oh, you some if you like. 3) The telephone is ringing. Oh, it. 4) Would you like something to eat? anything now. Im not hungry. 5) A: Im going out for a walk. B: Its raining. A: Oh, is it? Well, ..out now. 6) Im a bit cold. I think . a sweater.
GOING TO
USE: We use going to to
talk about something in the future which we can see as a result of something in te present.
Look
Hurry
up! Its getting late. You are going to miss the ferry.
Im
Are
use both will and going to in predictions about the future but there is a difference
We use will to talk about what we think or believe will happen in the future
.That
boat doesnt look very safe. Itll sink in that heavy sea.
We use going to to talk about somethingin the future which we can see as a result of something in the present.
Look
We
use both will and going to to talk about what we intend to do, but there is a difference.
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