Exercises with 'Will' and 'Going To'

This section presents a series of ejercicios will y going to en inglés, providing practical examples for learners to apply their understanding of these future constructions.

Example:

1. They ___ (drive) to New York tomorrow morning.
2. I hope the weather ___ (be) nice.
3. I offered him this job. I think he ___ (take) it.

These exercises challenge learners to choose between 'will' and 'going to' based on the context provided in each sentence.

Highlight: The exercises cover a range of scenarios, from planned actions to predictions and spontaneous decisions, helping learners distinguish between different uses of 'will' and 'going to'.

The page includes the correct answers, allowing for immediate self-assessment:

1. They are driving (drive) to New York tomorrow morning.
2. I hope the weather will be (be) nice.
3. I offered him this job. I think he will take (take) it.

This format of 10 ejercicios con will and 20 ejercicios con going to provides a comprehensive practice set for learners to reinforce their understanding of these future constructions.

Understanding 'Will' and 'Going To' in English

This section introduces the concept of using 'will' and 'going to' to express future actions and intentions in English. It provides context through historical and literary references, demonstrating how these constructions have been used in various situations.

Example: In the sixteenth century, Sir Francis Drake's attack on Rioacha terrified Úrsula Iguarán's great-great-grandmother, causing her to sit on a lit stove.

This historical anecdote sets the stage for understanding how past events can influence future actions and decisions, which is relevant to the use of 'will' and 'going to' in expressing future intentions.

Highlight: The burns from the incident left Úrsula's ancestor incapacitated and reclusive, plagued by fears of English pirates.

This highlight emphasizes how past experiences can shape future behaviors and expectations, which is a key concept in understanding when to use 'will' or 'going to' in English.

The section also touches on the psychological impact of traumatic events and how they can influence future decisions and actions, providing a rich context for understanding the nuances of expressing future intentions in English.