4 GRAMMAR future forms: will / shall and
going to
a Circle the correct future form. Tick (v) if both forms
are possible.
1 Could you take the rubbish out now? I think it's
raining Kit'll rain this evening.
2. We're flying / We're going to fly home on Saturday.
Our flight leaves at 9.00p.m.
3 It's too late to call them now. I'll call | I call them in
them
4 What shall we do / will we do with our old sofa?
5 Why don't you give away your riding boots? You're
never going to wear / You'll never wear them again.
6 Trust me. I won't tell I'm not telling anyone.
7 Sit down. I'm making / I'll make you a cup of tea.
8 My sister is getting married / is going to get married
in the spring
9 Don't leave the butter out in this heat. Ti 'll melt
It's melting
10 Thanks for the lovely meal. Will I clear Shall I clear
the table?​

1. The correct future form in this sentence is "it'll rain this evening." Both "will" and "shall" can be used in this sentence to express a future action. We use "will" or "shall" to make predictions or to talk about future events that we believe are certain to happen.

2. The correct future form in this sentence is "we're going to fly home on Saturday." Both "going to" and "will" can be used to talk about future plans or intentions. In this case, "going to" is more commonly used when we have already made arrangements or plans for the future.

3. The correct future form in this sentence is "I'll call them." "I'll" is the contracted form of "I will." We use "will" to talk about future actions or decisions made at the moment of speaking.

4. Both "shall we do" and "will we do" are possible in this sentence, but "shall we do" is the most common and natural choice. "Shall" is often used when making suggestions or asking for advice.

5. Both "you're never going to wear" and "you'll never wear" are possible in this sentence. Both forms are used to talk about future actions that are unlikely or not expected to happen.

6. The correct future form in this sentence is "I won't tell." "Won't" is the contracted form of "will not." We use "won't" to express a refusal or a promise not to do something in the future.

7. Both "I'm making" and "I'll make" are possible in this sentence. "I'm making" suggests that the action is currently in progress, while "I'll make" suggests a future action.

8. Both "is getting married" and "is going to get married" are possible in this sentence. Both forms are used to talk about future plans or arrangements that have already been made.

9. The correct future form in this sentence is "it'll melt." "It'll" is the contracted form of "it will." We use "will" to express future actions or events that we believe are certain to happen.

10. Both "Will I clear" and "Shall I clear" are possible in this sentence, but "Shall I clear" is more commonly used when offering or asking for assistance.

Overall, the use of "will / shall" and "going to" depends on the specific context and intention of the speaker. Both forms can be used to express future actions or plans, but there may be slight differences in meaning or emphasis.