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Quale verbo si utilizza per fare una predizione sul futuro basata su fatti o evidenze?
Quale verbo si utilizza per fare una predizione sul futuro basata su fatti o evidenze?
In che situazione si utilizza going to per esprimere una decisione?
In che situazione si utilizza going to per esprimere una decisione?
Cosa si utilizza per parlare di eventi futuri che sono parte di un programma o orario?
Cosa si utilizza per parlare di eventi futuri che sono parte di un programma o orario?
Per descrivere un'abitudine, quale tempo verbale si utilizza?
Per descrivere un'abitudine, quale tempo verbale si utilizza?
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In che caso si utilizza going to per esprimere un'intenzione o piano?
In che caso si utilizza going to per esprimere un'intenzione o piano?
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Cosa si utilizza per esprimere una predizione sul futuro con un alto grado di certezza?
Cosa si utilizza per esprimere una predizione sul futuro con un alto grado di certezza?
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Study Notes
Predictions
- Will is used to make predictions about the future based on evidence or facts.
- It is often used to express a sense of certainty or confidence about a future event.
- Examples:
- It will rain tomorrow. (based on weather forecast)
- She will pass the exam. (based on her preparation)
Decisions
- Going to is used to talk about decisions made at the moment of speaking.
- It implies a sense of intention or determination.
- Examples:
- I'm going to study for the exam tonight. (decision made now)
- They're going to launch a new product next month. (decision made recently)
Intentions
- Going to is used to express intentions or plans for the future.
- It implies a sense of purpose or determination.
- Examples:
- I'm going to be a doctor when I grow up. (intention or goal)
- They're going to build a new hospital in the city. (intention or plan)
Schedules
- Will is used to talk about future events that are part of a schedule or timetable.
- Examples:
- The train will arrive at 5pm. (according to schedule)
- The concert will start at 8pm. (according to schedule)
Habits
- Will is not used to talk about habits or regular actions.
- Instead, the present simple or present continuous is used to describe habits.
- Examples:
- I get up at 7am every day. (habit)
- She is studying English every morning. (habit)
Note: In some cases, both will and going to can be used, but the meaning and emphasis will be different. For example: "I will go to the gym tomorrow" (prediction) vs. "I'm going to the gym tomorrow" (intention or plan).
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Test your knowledge of the differences between using 'will' and 'going to' in English grammar, including predictions, decisions, intentions, and schedules.
