Future ' will ' and ' be going to '

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Future ' will ' and ' be going to '
In English both 'will ' and 'be going to ' are used to refer to the future. However, we use ' will ' with :

   - Habitual actions : eg : These birds will come back next year .

   - Making a promise : eg : I'll finish this work by 7:00.

   -Making an offer , eg : If you need that medecine now , I will get it for you .

   -Something expected eg : I think the Brazilians will win the match.

whereas ' be going to ' is used with :

   -Prior plan , eg : I'm going to meet them at the airport.

   -Prediction , eg :Look at those clouds ! It's going to rain.

   -Commands and refusals ,eg :You are going to take that medecine whether you like it or not .

   -Permanent state eg : Their new house is going to look over the river .

Now , choose the correct alternative , 'will ' or ' be going to ' in the following sentences :

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1. When I leave school , I be a flamenco dancer .
2. This box is very heavy . Don't worry I carry it for you.
3. Why do you want to sell your flat? I move to the countryside.
4. Do you want to borrow my car ? Thanks , I bring it back tonight.
5. Stop worrying about the exam . You pass it easily.
6. If you don't understand the exercise , I explain it to you.
7. Whether you like it or not , you help with the house chores .
8. Their new house be very beautiful.
9. I be back home before dark.
10. I think summer be extremely hot this year.

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