Will vs. be going to – English Grammar Test for A1
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1 A: We bought the tickets yesterday. — B: Great, we ____ the 7 p.m. show.
(a) are going to watch
(b) will to watch
(c) will watching
2 A: The doorbell is ringing. — B: I ____ it.
(a) will answer
(b) am going to answer later
(c) will to answering
3 A: Look at Susan—she’s carrying a suitcase. — B: She ____ to London tomorrow.
(a) is going to fly
(b) will to fly
(c) will flying
4 A: I forgot the cups. — B: No problem, I ____ some paper cups now.
(a) am going to buy
(b) will buy
(c) will to buy
5 A: We made a shopping list this morning. — B: So we ____ groceries after class.
(a) are going to buy
(b) will to buy
(c) will buying
6 A: Maybe we ____ the early train; it depends on traffic.
(a) will catch
(b) are going to catch
(c) will to catch
7 A: They changed the plan. They ____ come early.
(a) aren’t going to
(b) won’t to
(c) don’t will
8 ____ you open the window, please? (request)
(a) Will
(b) Are
(c) Do
9 A: Look at that smoke. — B: The fire ____ worse.
(a) is going to get
(b) will to get
(c) will getting
10 I think the exam ____ easy.
(a) will be
(b) is going be
(c) is going to being
11 Are you going to bring your laptop? — ____
(a) Yes, I am.
(b) Yes, I will.
(c) Yes, I do.
12 Will you bring your laptop? — ____
(a) No, I’m not.
(b) No, I won’t.
(c) No, I don’t.
13 ____ are you going to leave for the airport?
(a) When
(b) Where
(c) How
14 ____ will the workshop start? — At 2:00.
(a) What time
(b) Where
(c) Why
15 I promise I ____ you tonight with the homework.
(a) will help
(b) am going to help
(c) will to help
16 Our bags are packed; we ____ at 6 a.m.
(a) are going to leave
(b) will leaving
(c) will to leave
17 The battery is at 1%. It ____ soon.
(a) is going to die
(b) will to die
(c) will dying
18 It will ____ be windy this evening.
(a) probably
(b) probably will
(c) will probably
19 We have a plan already. Where ____ you ____ Tom?
(a) are / going to meet
(b) will / meet
(c) are / meet
20 A: I’m nervous about the presentation. — B: Don’t worry, we ____ for 30 minutes after lunch.
(a) will practice
(b) are going to to practice
(c) will to practicing
Reading – Community Film Night
This Saturday, our neighborhood group will host a free film night in the school hall. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie is going to start at 7:00. We’re going to show a family comedy and will provide water and popcorn. Because the club posted the event online, there is going to be a long line, so please arrive early. Volunteers will answer questions and help people find seats. After the movie, we will have a short quiz with small gifts. If it rains, we won’t cancel; we will move the welcome table inside. Please bring your own cup. Text Linh if you are going to bring a big group.
21 What time will the doors open?
(a) 6:00
(b) 6:30
(c) 7:00
22 The movie ____ at 7:00.
(a) will start
(b) is going to start
(c) will to start
23 What will organizers provide?
(a) Water and popcorn
(b) Pizza and tea
(c) Tickets
24 Because of the online post, there ____ a long line.
(a) is going to be
(b) will being
(c) will to be
25 Will they cancel if it rains?
(a) Yes, they will.
(b) No, they won’t.
(c) It doesn’t say.
26 After the movie, they ____ a short quiz with small gifts.
(a) are going to having
(b) will have
(c) will to have
27 What should visitors bring?
(a) Their own cup
(b) A picnic blanket
(c) A microphone
28 Volunteers will do what during the event?
(a) Sell tickets at the door
(b) Answer questions and help find seats
(c) Fix the projector
29 Best short answer to “Will there be popcorn?”
(a) Yes, there is.
(b) Yes, there will.
(c) Yes, it is.
30 If you plan to come with many friends, you should ____ Anna.
(a) text
(b) call probably
(c) tell to
Answer
1 a – Prior arrangement (tickets bought) → are going to watch.
2 a – On-the-spot decision → I’ll answer.
3 a – Present evidence (suitcase) → is going to fly.
4 b – Spontaneous offer/decision → will buy.
5 a – Plan made earlier → are going to buy.
6 a – “Maybe” = neutral prediction → will + V.
7 a – Changed plan → aren’t going to (intention negated).
8 a – Polite request form: Will you…?
9 a – Visible sign (smoke) → is going to get.
10 a – Neutral opinion with I think → will be.
11 a – Short answer to Are you going to…? → Yes, I am.
12 b – Short answer to Will you…? → No, I won’t.
13 a – Wh-question for time with going to: When are you going to…?
14 a – Wh-question with will: What time will…?
15 a – Promises use will + V (I’ll help).
16 a – Bags packed = plan → are going to leave.
17 a – Evidence now (1% battery) → is going to die.
18 c – Adverb placement: will probably + V / be.
19 a – Planned meeting → are… going to meet (correct word order).
20 a – Offer/decision now to reassure → will practice.
21 b – Doors will open at 6:30.
22 b – From the text: is going to start (scheduled/plan).
23 a – “will provide water and popcorn.”
24 a – Causal evidence → is going to be.
25 b – “If it rains, we won’t cancel.”
26 b – Statement: “we will have a short quiz.”
27 a – “Please bring your own cup.”
28 b – “Volunteers will answer questions and help…”
29 b – Will there be…? → Yes, there will.
30 a – “Text Anna if you are going to bring a big group.” Using the base verb text fits the instruction.