keannu
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My grammar book says 'will' is for the decision made at the time of speech, while 'be going to' is for a plan made before speech, but is the distinction so strict? I've asked a native speaker, and he said the two are interchangeable in any cases.
Will) A: Tom! You've left the water on
B: I'm sorry Mom, I'll turn it off
be going to)A: What a mess! Your room is too dirty
B: I know, I'm going to clean it tonight.
Will) A: Tom! You've left the water on
B: I'm sorry Mom, I'll turn it off
be going to)A: What a mess! Your room is too dirty
B: I know, I'm going to clean it tonight.
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