Future forms and Vocabulary
English Language
Looking ahead
Future forms and Vocabulary
Future forms and Vocabulary
From the summary
Future Forms for Predictions
'Going to' is used when there is current evidence for a prediction (e.g., 'Such cars are already a reality and are going to become more common'). 'Will' is used for general predictions or opinions about the future (e.g., 'The rest of us will be poor'). Quick Check: Why do we use 'going to' instead of 'will' when we see clear signs of a future event?
From the question bank
What is the definition of 'dystopia' according to the text?
- A place where life is extremely difficult
- A place where everyone is rich
- A place with no technology
- A place where crime is non-existent
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