Future Forms

a) They are flying to London on Friday evening at 8:15. // b) They are going to fly to London on Friday evening at 8:15.

a) Will we go to the cinema this evening? // b) Shall we go to the cinema this evening?

a) Shall I cook some pancakes for breakfast? // b) Will I cook some pancakes for breakfast?

a) Wait! I am going to drive you to the station.// b) Wait! I will drive you to the station.

a) We’re flying next week // b) We’ll fly next week.

a) I think she’ll pass – she seems confident. // b) I think she’s passing – she seems confident.

a) Yes, I think he will win the race. // b) Yes, I think he's winning the race

a) I’m going to carry some, if you like. // b) I’ll carry some, if you like

a) Yes. I’m seeing my boss at 3 o’clock. // b) Yes. I’ll see my boss at 3 o’clock.

a) OK. We’ll bring some cakes. // b) OK. We’re bringing some cakes

a) Sure! I’ll come! It sounds good. // b) Yes, I’m going to come. It sounds good.

a) I’m having a holiday in August. I’ll go to Italy. // b) I’m going to have a holiday in August. I’m going to Italy

a) Are we going to the beach? // b) Shall we go to the beach?

a) Don’t worry, I’m going to give you some money. // b) Don’t worry. I’ll give you some money.

a) I promise I won't tell your secret to anyone. // b) I promise I am not going to tell your secret to anyone.

a) Look at the clouds - it will rain in a few minutes. // b) Look at the clouds - it is going to rain in a few minutes.