Future Simple v Be Going To
Quiz
Complete the gaps with the most appropriate future forms -- future simple or be going to.
A: How about throwing a party at the end of the semester?
B: That's an awesome idea. We ...... (invite) loads of people.
Lucy and I have decided to have a party at the end of the term. We ...... (send) invitations to about a hundred people.
A: Sir, Mr Blackwards phoned in while you were out.
B: Alright. I ...... (call) him back in a moment. Thank you, Alice.
A: Mr Anderson called while you were in the meeting.
B: Yes, I know. He tried to reach me on my mobile as well. I ...... (phone) him back at once.
A: Why are you turning on the TV?
B: I ...... (watch) my favourite soap opera. Do you want to join me?
A: Hey! Why are you turning down the radio? I'm listening to the programme.
B: Sorry, Phillip. I ...... (make) an important phone call and I need a little more silence.
A: Gosh, I've just noticed I haven't got any money on me.
B: Haven't you? Well, don't worry about it. I ...... (pay) the bill then.
A: I've just realised I don't have a pen on me. Would you mind lending me yours, madam?
B: No, problem, sir. I ...... (give) you this blue one if that's all right with you.
My grandfather has been suffering from severe backache for quite some time now. He ...... (see) his GP tomorrow. He can't take it anymore.
Ouch! My tooth hurts when I chew on the left side of my mouth. I think I ...... (go) and see my dentist soon.
A: Why are you filling that bucket with water?
B: Well, I ...... (clean) the windows.
A: David's decided to repaint the kitchen. Can you believe it?
B: I certainly can't. What colour ...... (he / paint) it?
A: Oh, I really hate this new mobile phone. I don't know how to use it at all.
B: No sweat. I ...... (set) it up for you and then I ...... (show) you how to use it properly.
A: What would you like to eat, madam?
B: I ...... (have) the chicken curry, please.
A: Did you send that postcard for me?
B: Oh, I'm sorry. I completely forgot. I ...... (do) so immediately.