Grammar Reference: Future Simple / be going to. Read the rules in the grammar box. Find examples of: on the spot decisions/ requests/predictions in the dialogue.

Grammar Reference: Future Simple / be going to

The grammar box provides rules for using 'will' for future simple.

Affirmative:

I/you/he/etc will swim.

Negative:

I/you/he/etc won't swim. (will not = won't)

Interrogative:

Will I/you/he/etc swim?

Short answers:

Yes, I/you/he/etc will.

No, I/you/he/etc won't.

We use 'will' for:

• On the spot decisions: 'I'm really tired – I don't think I'll play football this afternoon.'


• Requests: 'Will you help me carry this box?'


• Predictions based on what we think or imagine: 'Come hiking with me, Joe. It will be really nice!'

Note: 'be going to' is used for plans. For example: 'What are you going to do?' 'We are going to go swimming.'

Answer: The grammar box explains the formation and usage of the Future Simple tense with 'will' for on-the-spot decisions, requests, and predictions.