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Will vs going to

Will vs going to

Structure:

will (spontaneous/prediction) vs going to (planned/evidence-based)

Going to = already decided before speaking, or evidence now. Will = decided now, or general prediction.

Example:

I'm going to study medicine. (decided plan) / Wait, I'll open the door for you. (spontaneous)

Examples

I'm going to study medicine.

(decided plan) / Wait, I'll open the door for you.

(spontaneous)

Practice

Question 1 of 30 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "I'm going to study medicine."

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