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What are the different uses between 'will' and
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'be going to'?
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We use 'will' when we make a decision about
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the future at the moment of speaking.
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'What do I want to drink? I think I will have a coffee.'
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We use 'be going to' when the decision is made
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before speaking.
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'I know what I want!
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I am going to have a tea.'
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We can also use 'will' to talk about predictions
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based on something we expect to happen.
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'I will probably be late because
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the buses are often delayed.'
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We use 'be going to to' talk about a predictions
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based on evidence.
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'Look at those black clouds! It is going to rain soon.'
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Right I’m off now!
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I’m going to buy a coffee.
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Bye!
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