WILL vs. GOING TO

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• Subtopic: Will vs. Going To in English Grammar **WILL** - **Instant Decision:** - *I'm thirsty. I think I will buy a drink.* - **Offer:** - *That looks heavy. I will help you with it.* - **Promise:** - *Don't worry. I won't tell anyone.* - **Threat:** - *If you don't stop, I will tell your mother.* - **Refusal:** - *She won't listen to anything I say.* (Note: "won't" is short for "will not.") You can use both **Will** and **Going To** for making predictions. - *I think it will rain tomorrow.* - *I think it is going to rain tomorrow.* **Comparison: Are you busy this evening?** - *I haven't made any plans.* - *Yes, I'm going to visit my parents.* Only **Going To** is possible here because this is a prior plan. In spoken English, **Going To** is often pronounced as "gonna."