Question

. Fill in "will" or "be going to". A: Why do you need so much sugar? B: I'm going to make a cake. 2. A: Oh, no! I've left my purse at home and I haven't got any money on me! B: Don't worry. I lend___ you some. 3.A: I don't know how to use this mixer. B: That's OK. I___ show you. 4. A: Why are these people gathered here? B time Minister____ open the new hospital ward. A: Did you remember to buy the magazine I asked for? B: Sony, I didn't. I____ buy it when I go out again. 6. A: What's that on your curtains? B: It's a stain. I_____ take them to the dry cleaner's tomorrow. 7. A: These bags are very heavy. I can't lift them. B: I____ carry them for you. 8. A: I hear you're going to Leeds University in September. B: Yes, I____ study French and German. 9. A: Why don't you tidy your room? B: I _____play football in ten minutes, so I haven't got time. 10.A: How can we get all this home? B: I____ ask James to come and help.

Answer 1

A: Why do you need so much sugar? B: I'm going to make a cake. 2. A: Oh, no! I've left my purse at home and I haven't got any money on me! B: Don't worry. I WILL lend you some. 3.A: I don't know how to use this mixer. B: That's OK. I WILLshow you. 4. A: Why are these people gathered here? B time Minister IS GOING TO open the new hospital ward. A: Did you remember to buy the magazine I asked for? B: Sony, I didn't. I AM GOING TO  buy it when I go out again. 6. A: What's that on your curtains? B: It's a stain. I WILL_ take them to the dry cleaner's tomorrow. 7. A: These bags are very heavy. I can't lift them. B: I WILL carry them for you. 8. A: I hear you're going to Leeds University in September. B: Yes, I AM GOING TO study French and German. 9. A: Why don't you tidy your room? B: I AM GOING TO play football in ten minutes, so I haven't got time. 10.A: How can we get all this home? B: I WILL ask James to come and help.

Answer 2

1. A: Why do you need so much sugar? B: I'm going to make a cake. 2. A: Oh, no! I've left my purse at home and I haven't got any money on me! B: Don't worry. I'll lend you some. 3. A: I don't know how to use this mixer. B: That's OK. I'll show you. 4. A: Why are these people gathered here? B: The Prime Minister will open the new hospital ward. 5. A: Did you remember to buy the magazine I asked for? B: Sorry, I didn't. I'll buy it when I go out again. 6. A: What's that on your curtains? B: It's a stain. I'll take them to the dry cleaner's tomorrow. 7. A: These bags are very heavy. I can't lift them. B: I'll carry them for you. 8. A: I hear you're going to Leeds University in September. B: Yes, I'll study French and German. 9. A: Why don't you tidy your room? B: I'll play football in ten minutes, so I haven't got time. 10. A: How can we get all this home? B: I'll ask James to come and help.

Explanation:

In the given sentences, both "will" and "be going to" can be used to express future intentions or plans. However, there are some subtle differences in usage.

1. "I'm going to make a cake." - Here, "be going to" is used to express a planned future action. The speaker has already made the decision to make a cake. 2. "I'll lend you some." - Here, "will" is used to express a spontaneous offer or decision made at the moment of speaking. 3. "That's OK. I'll show you." - Here, "will" is used to express a spontaneous offer or decision made at the moment of speaking. 4. "The Prime Minister will open the new hospital ward." - Here, "will" is used to express a future event that has been scheduled or arranged in advance. 5. "I'll buy it when I go out again." - Here, "will" is used to express a spontaneous decision made at the moment of speaking. 6. "I'll take them to the dry cleaner's tomorrow." - Here, "will" is used to express a planned future action. 7. "I'll carry them for you." - Here, "will" is used to express a spontaneous offer or decision made at the moment of speaking. 8. "Yes, I'll study French and German." - Here, "will" is used to express a planned future action. 9. "I'll play football in ten minutes, so I haven't got time." - Here, "will" is used to express a planned future action. 10. "I'll ask James to come and help." - Here, "will" is used to express a spontaneous decision made at the moment of speaking.

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