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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 medicine 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 medicine 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. This box is very heavy . Don't worry I carry it for you.

2. Why do you want to sell your flat? I move to the countryside.

3. Do you want to borrow my car ? Thanks, I bring it back tonight.

4. Stop worrying about the exam . You pass it easily.

5. If you don't understand the exercise, I explain it to you.

6. Whether you like it or not, you help with the house chores.

7. Their new house be very beautiful.

8. I be back home before dark.

9. I think summer be extremely hot this year.

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