In pairs, ask and answer questions using the prompts below, as in the examples

SA: Are you going to pay the bill?

SB: Yes, that's what I'm going to do.

SA: Are you going to complain to the manager?

SB: No, that's not what I'm going to do.

1. pay the bill (√)

2. complain to the manager (X)

3. take the skirt back to the shop (√)

4. buy the jumper (√)

5. ask the bank manager for a loan (X)

6. order the food (√)

7. book the airline tickets (X)

Fill in the gaps with the correct form of will or be going to and the verb in brackets.

1 A: Why are you buying flour and eggs?

B: Because I... 'm going to make... (make) a cake.

2 A: I have decided what to buy Mum for her birthday.

B: Really. What … (you/buy) for her?

3 A: Did you ask Jackie to the party?

B: Oh no! I forgot! I … (ask) her tonight.

4 A: Could I speak to Jim, please?

B: Wait a minute. I … (get) him for you.

5 A: What are your plans for the weekend?

B: I … (spend) some time with my friends.

6 A: What are you doing on Friday night?

B: Oh, I … (probably/stay) at home with my family.

7 A: Have you tidied your room yet?

B: No, but I promise I … (do) it this afternoon.

8 A: Look at that boy!

B: Oh yes! He … (climb) the tree.

9 A: Jason is very clever for his age.

B: Yes. He says he … (become) a doctor when he grows up.

10 A: I'm too tired to cut the grass.

B: Don't worry! I (cut) it for you.

WILL /SHALL

We use:

♦ Will you...? to make a request; that is, to ask someone to do something for us.

e.g. Will you open the door for me, please? (=Can you open the door for me, please?)

♦ won't to show that someone is unwilling or refuses to do something.

e.g. I've talked to Sue about her decision to leave, but she won't listen. (=She refuses to listen.)

♦ Shall I/we...?

a) to make an offer.

e.g. Shall I give you a hand with those bags? (=Do you want me to give you a hand with those bags?)

b) to make a suggestion.

e.g. Shall we wait until the rain stops? (=Why don't we wait until the rain stops?)

c) to ask for suggestions or instructions.

e.g. 'What shall I do with all these letters?' 'Put them on my desk.' (=What do you want me to do with all these letters?)

Fill in the gaps with shall, will or the correct form of be going to.

1 A: It's too hot in here.

B: You're right. I... will... open a window.

2 A: … I put the baby to bed, now?

B: Yes, he looks a little tired.

3 A: Have you seen Lucy recently?

B: No, but I … meet her for lunch later today.

4 A: Have you done the shopping yet?

B: No, but I … probably do it tomorrow, after work.

5 A: … we ask Mr Perkins for help with the project?

B: That's a good idea. Let's ask him now.