Future Forms: Will vs. Going to – English Grammar Exercises for A2
Review Recommendation (Writing an online restaurant review and predicting that the reader will have a great experience).
Choose the best option (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence. Read the context carefully before making your choice.
1 The pizza here is absolutely amazing. I am sure you ______ love it!
(A) might
(B) are going to
(C) will
(D) will to
2 Trust me, if you try their famous chocolate cake, you ______ regret it.
(A) won’t
(B) aren’t going to
(C) shouldn’t
(D) don’t will
3 The waiters are incredibly friendly. I believe they ______ make you feel right at home.
(A) will making
(B) are going to
(C) must
(D) will
4 It is the best seafood restaurant in town. You ______ definitely enjoy your dinner here.
(A) are going to
(B) will
(C) ought to
(D) will to
5 Go there with your family this weekend. I promise everyone ______ have a great time!
(A) is going to
(B) has to
(C) will having
(D) will
6 The prices are very cheap for such big portions. I don’t think you ______ spend much money.
(A) will spending
(B) are going to
(C) will
(D) should
7 If you are looking for a romantic place, this is it. I am confident your partner ______ so happy!
(A) will be
(B) is going to be
(C) might be
(D) will
8 I highly recommend the spicy chicken. I know it ______ become your new favorite dish.
(A) will
(B) is going to
(C) can
(D) will to
9 Order the fresh lemonade when you visit. I am positive you ______ it very refreshing.
(A) are going to find
(B) will finding
(C) will find
(D) ought to find
10 The music is a bit loud, but I promise it ______ ruin your conversation.
(A) isn’t going to
(B) won’t
(C) shouldn’t
(D) doesn’t will
11 You must try their homemade pasta. In my opinion, it ______ be the best meal of your trip.
(A) is going to
(B) would
(C) will to
(D) will
12 The restaurant is always busy, but I am sure they ______ find a good table for you.
(A) will
(B) might
(C) are going to
(D) will finding
13 Don’t worry about the parking space. I expect you ______ easily find a spot nearby.
(A) are going to
(B) have to
(C) will
(D) will to
14 The chef here is a genius! I bet you ______ want to come back again tomorrow.
(A) can
(B) will
(C) are going to
(D) will wanting
15 Book a table by the window. I guarantee you ______ love the beautiful view of the river.
(A) are going to
(B) will to
(C) might
(D) will
16 The desserts are out of this world. I personally think you ______ want to eat the whole cake!
(A) will
(B) are going to
(C) could
(D) will to
17 It is the perfect place for a birthday party. I am sure your friends ______ thank you for choosing it.
(A) are going to
(B) must
(C) will thanking
(D) will
18 The coffee is so fresh and delicious. I know you ______ be disappointed!
(A) won’t to
(B) aren’t going to
(C) won’t
(D) shouldn’t
19 I give this restaurant five stars. I am absolutely sure you ______ an unforgettable dining experience.
(A) are going to have
(B) will have
(C) may have
(D) will having
20 This place is a hidden gem. If you go there tonight, I promise it ______ make your day!
(A) will
(B) is going to
(C) ought to
(D) will to
ANSWER KEY & EXPLANATIONS
1 (C) will
Why it’s correct: “I am sure” introduces a subjective prediction based on the writer’s personal opinion.
Error Analysis: (B) Common Mistake: “Are going to” is for predictions based on present physical evidence, not personal opinions. (D) Structural Error: “Will to” is grammatically incorrect. (A) Strong Distractor: “Might” shows uncertainty, which weakens the strong recommendation (“I am sure”).
2 (A) won’t
Why it’s correct: A strong, confident negative prediction based on personal satisfaction.
Error Analysis: (B) Common Mistake. (D) Structural Error: “Don’t will” is an invalid structure. (C) Strong Distractor: “Shouldn’t” gives advice (“It’s not a good idea for you to regret it”), rather than predicting a future feeling.
3 (D) will
Why it’s correct: “I believe” signals a prediction based purely on what the speaker thinks or feels.
Error Analysis: (B) Common Mistake. (A) Structural Error: “Will making” uses the wrong verb form. (C) Strong Distractor: “Must” implies obligation (“They are forced to make you feel at home”), which sounds unnatural.
4 (B) will
Why it’s correct: The writer is making a confident promise/prediction about the reader’s future experience.
Error Analysis: (A) Common Mistake. (D) Structural Error: “Will to”. (C) Strong Distractor: “Ought to” means “should”, which sounds like a recommendation rather than a confident prediction of an outcome.
5 (D) will
Why it’s correct: The phrase “I promise” must be followed by “will”.
Error Analysis: (A) Common Mistake. (C) Structural Error: “Will having”. (B) Strong Distractor: “Has to” means obligation.
6 (C) will
Why it’s correct: “I don’t think” is a classic phrase used to introduce a negative subjective prediction.
Error Analysis: (B) Common Mistake. (A) Structural Error: “Will spending”. (D) Strong Distractor: “Should” changes the meaning to giving advice about budgeting, rather than predicting the bill.
7 (A) will be
Why it’s correct: “I am confident” acts as an opinion marker, requiring “will” + the verb “be”.
Error Analysis: (B) Common Mistake. (D) Structural Error: Missing the main verb “be” (your partner will so happy). (C) Strong Distractor: “Might be” indicates doubt, ruining the confidence of the review.
8 (A) will
Why it’s correct: “I know” expresses the writer’s strong subjective belief about the reader’s future preference.
Error Analysis: (B) Common Mistake. (D) Structural Error: “Will to”. (C) Strong Distractor: “Can” only suggests it is a possibility, not a guarantee.
9 (C) will find
Why it’s correct: “I am positive” shows a 100% subjective belief.
Error Analysis: (A) Common Mistake. (B) Structural Error: “Will finding”. (D) Strong Distractor: “Ought to find” expresses an expectation rather than a firm prediction.
10 (B) won’t
Why it’s correct: “I promise” requires the future form “will” (or “won’t” for negative).
Error Analysis: (A) Common Mistake. (D) Structural Error: “Doesn’t will”. (C) Strong Distractor: “Shouldn’t” is too weak for a direct promise.
11 (D) will
Why it’s correct: “In my opinion” explicitly states that the prediction is subjective.
Error Analysis: (A) Common Mistake. (C) Structural Error: “Will to”. (B) Strong Distractor: “Would” is for conditional (imaginary) situations, not a direct future prediction.
12 (A) will
Why it’s correct: “I am sure” introduces an opinion-based prediction to reassure the reader.
Error Analysis: (C) Common Mistake. (D) Structural Error: “Will finding”. (B) Strong Distractor: “Might” expresses doubt.
13 (C) will
Why it’s correct: “I expect” shows anticipation based on the reviewer’s personal experience.
Error Analysis: (A) Common Mistake. (D) Structural Error: “Will to”. (B) Strong Distractor: “Have to” means obligation.
14 (B) will
Why it’s correct: “I bet” is an informal way of saying “I am sure”, requiring “will” for the prediction.
Error Analysis: (C) Common Mistake. (D) Structural Error: “Will wanting”. (A) Strong Distractor: “Can” implies ability rather than a confident prediction.
15 (D) will
Why it’s correct: “I guarantee” functions similarly to “I promise”, making “will” the necessary choice.
Error Analysis: (A) Common Mistake. (B) Structural Error: “Will to”. (C) Strong Distractor: “Might” completely contradicts the word “guarantee”.
16 (A) will
Why it’s correct: “I personally think” highlights the subjective, opinion-based nature of the prediction.
Error Analysis: (B) Common Mistake. (D) Structural Error: “Will to”. (C) Strong Distractor: “Could” suggests a possibility, not a strong belief.
17 (D) will
Why it’s correct: “I am sure” requires “will” to predict the friends’ future reaction.
Error Analysis: (A) Common Mistake. (C) Structural Error: “Will thanking”. (B) Strong Distractor: “Must” implies the friends are obligated or forced to say thank you.
18 (C) won’t
Why it’s correct: A strong, negative subjective prediction (“I know you will not…”).
Error Analysis: (B) Common Mistake. (A) Structural Error: “Won’t to”. (D) Strong Distractor: “Shouldn’t” implies it’s a bad idea for them to be disappointed, rather than guaranteeing they won’t be.
19 (B) will have
Why it’s correct: “I am absolutely sure” is a very strong opinion marker, requiring “will” + the base verb “have”.
Error Analysis: (A) Common Mistake. (D) Structural Error: “Will having”. (C) Strong Distractor: “May have” means maybe yes, maybe no, which destroys the 5-star rating’s confidence!
20 (A) will
Why it’s correct: “I promise” guarantees the outcome based on the reviewer’s feelings.
Error Analysis: (B) Common Mistake. (D) Structural Error: “Will to”. (C) Strong Distractor: “Ought to” sounds like formal advice, not an enthusiastic, confident guarantee.
GRAMMAR POINTS TO REMEMBER
1 “Will” for Reviews and Recommendations: When writing a review, your goal is to tell people what you think they will experience based on your own satisfaction. Because these are subjective predictions (predictions based on personal opinion, not hard physical evidence), you must use “will”.
2 The “Opinion” Signal Words:
You can easily identify that a sentence requires “will” if you see phrases showing the writer’s personal feelings, confidence, or promises:
- I am sure / I am confident / I am positive
- I think / I don’t think / I believe
- I promise / I guarantee / I bet
3 Why “Be going to” is a Trap:
It is a common mistake for learners to use “are going to” to recommend something (e.g., “You are going to love this pizza”). While native speakers sometimes use this in very casual speech, grammatically, “going to” should be reserved for predictions with immediate physical evidence (like seeing dark clouds before rain). In formal grammar testing, “will” is always the correct choice for opinion-based predictions.