Decisions of the Moment

(1)*We use the future with "will" for spontaneous reactions. In other words, decisions that we make at that moment.

(2)*We use the future with "be going to" for decisions that have been made before that moment.

Example Sentences

(1)
I'm hungry. - I'll make you a sandwich.
It's raining. - I'll get an umbrella.

(2)
I can't meet you after school because I'm going to study with my friends.
Maybe you will find her there, she said she was going to attend the meeting.

Quiz of the Day - will & going to: http://www.usingenglish.com/quizzes/339.html

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