Going To vs Will Worksheet for Adults — Fre...

Going To vs Will Worksheet for Adults — Free PDF

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“Going to” and “will” both express the future, but they’re not interchangeable. “I’m going to study medicine” (plan) vs “I’ll help you tomorrow” (decision). This worksheet teaches when to use which.

What This Worksheet Covers

Going to for plans and intentions
Will for decisions, promises, predictions
Will for spontaneous decisions
Common expressions (I think it will…, I’m going to…)
35+ exercises with contextual scenarios

How to Use This Worksheet

Warm-up (5 min): Show 6 sentences with going to or will. Ask: “Is this a plan or a decision?”

Section 1-2 (20 min): Students complete exercises on going to and will.

Section 3 (10 min): Mixed practice — students choose the right form.

Production (15 min): Students write about their plans and decisions.

Why Adults Need This Worksheet

Adults talk about future plans constantly: jobs, travel, retirement. Choosing the right future form makes their English sound natural.

Worksheet Sections (PDF Preview)

Section 1: Going To (15 items)

Practice going to for plans, intentions, and predictions with evidence.

Section 2: Will (15 items)

Practice will for decisions, promises, and spontaneous choices.

Section 3: Mixed Practice (5 items)

Choose between going to and will based on context.

Section 4: Common Expressions (5 items)

Practice I think it will…, I’m going to…, etc.

Section 5: Production Activity

Students create their own sentences about their future plans.

FAQ

What does this worksheet cover?

Going to vs will for plans, decisions, promises, predictions. 35+ exercises with contextual scenarios.

What level is this worksheet for?

A2-B1. Students should know present tense. The focus is on choosing the right form for the right context, not just memorizing rules.

Can I modify it for my students?

Yes. The PDF is for personal classroom use. You can adapt the exercises to match your students’ needs, interests, and current topics.

How long does this worksheet take?

25-35 minutes for the core exercises, 50 minutes with production. Can be split across 2 classes.

About This Worksheet

This worksheet is part of eslmaterials.org’s library of free, printable ESL resources for adult learners. All worksheets are designed by experienced teachers and tested in real classrooms.

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Going To vs Will Worksheet for Adults — Free PDF