Will — Predictions and Spontaneous Decisions

Hook

Your friend says “I’m cold.” You reply instantly, “I’ll close the window.” No plan, no thinking — just a decision made right now.

Notice

“I think it will rain tomorrow.” — “I’m thirsty. I’ll get some water.” — “She won’t be happy about this.”

Rule

Will + base verb is used for predictions (especially with “I think,” “probably,” “I’m sure”) and for decisions made at the moment of speaking, not planned in advance. Compare: “I’m going to study medicine” (a real plan) vs. “I’ll help you with that” (a decision made right now).

Practice

  1. I think it ______ (be) a great party. Answer: will be
  2. The phone is ringing — I ______ (answer) it! Answer: ‘ll answer / will answer
  3. She probably ______ (not/come) to the meeting. Answer: won’t come
  4. Do you think they ______ (win) the game? Answer: will win
  5. I’m hungry. I ______ (make) a sandwich. Answer: ‘ll make / will make

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This lesson supports: I can talk about plans and arrangements using appropriate language.

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