Use will for predictions, spontaneous decisions, promises and offers. Form: will + base verb for all subjects. Negative: won't (= will not).
Exercises:
Exercise 1 (Easy): Will or won't?
Choose will or won't to complete each sentence.
Exercises:
1
Don't worry, everything ___ be okay.
2
I promise I ___ tell anyone your secret.
3
She ___ love this gift. It's perfect for her!
4
The phone is ringing. I ___ get it!
5
Don't ask him. He ___ help you, he never does.
6
I think she ___ get the job. She was brilliant at the interview.
7
It's my birthday tomorrow. I hope you ___ forget!
8
The doctor says she ___ make a full recovery.
9
I know! I ___ call a taxi. That'll solve the problem.
10
They ___ be here by 8. They said they would come early.
WILL: THE FUTURE
Predictions, spontaneous decisions, promises and offers
Affirmative (+)
Subject+will+base verb
She will call you.
I'll be there at 8.
Negative (−)
Subject+won't+base verb
He won't come.
They won't be late.
Question (?)
Will+subject+base verb+
Will she be there?
Will you help me?
Prediction / opinion
I think it will rain tomorrow.
She will probably pass the exam.
Spontaneous decision (decided NOW)
“There's no coffee left.” “I'll buy some.”
Promise
I promise I will call you every day.
Offer or request
I'll carry that for you. / Will you help me?
!Will or Going to? Quick Guide
Situation
Use will
Use going to
Decision timing
Decided right now
Already decided before
Predictions
Opinion, no evidence
Visible evidence right now
Example
“I'll have the soup.” (decides now)
“I'm going to have the soup.” (planned)
Key Words (prediction signals)
I thinkI hopeprobablymaybeperhapsI'm sureI believe
Common Mistakes
❌
She didn't will come. (wrong auxiliary)
✅
She won't come.
❌
I will to call you later.
✅
I will call you later.
Contraction tip: In spoken English, will is almost always contracted: I'll, you'll, he'll, she'll, it'll, we'll, they'll. The negative will not contracts to won't, never willn't.