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Originally Posted by X Mode I've decided to study law. Really? Which school will you attend?
I think making a choice about law school is something that someone would be certain about. Therefore, I say use "be going to".
While using "will" indicates certainty, it still doesn't indicate a plan.
The modal "will" is used with "think" and "probably" often. |
Hello, X Mode,
Thanks for the detailed reply. I read over your last two sentences twice, and here's how I would think.
EX:I think I'll choose Boston. (possibility)
EX:I'll probably choose Boston. (possibility)
EX:I'll choose Boston. (certainty)
In this case, I wouldn't think that "will" indicates certainty because of the verb "I think" and the adverb "probably." Certainty applies when those hesitating words are left out in the context. But we always have to depend on the context to make a word choice.
EX:Well (with a rising tone), I'll just stay at home. (certainty)
EX:Well (with a robot tone), I'll just stay at home. (no hesitating words, but the robot tone implies 'maybe' or 'maybe not')
Best Regards,
Blacknomi