Simple future or going-to future?

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Simple future or going-to future?

Anne has bought a guitar. She _____________ learn how to play it.

1. will
2. is going to

Anne has bought a guitar. She is going to learn how to play it.

--> intention

Bob's room is pretty messy.
He _________ clean up his room when he gets home.

1. will
2. is going to

Bob's room is pretty messy.  He is going to clean up his room when he gets home.

--> intention

It’s very hot in here.
I ____________ open the window for you.

1. am going to
2. will

It’s very hot in here. I will open the window for you.

--> instant decision

It’s very cold and rainy outside now. I ___________ take a nice, hot bath as soon as I get home.

1. am going to
2. will

It’s very cold and rainy outside now. I am going to take a nice, hot bath as soon as I get home.

--> intention

These flowers look very dry.
Okay, I________ water them in a few minutes.

1. will
2. am going to

These flowers look very dry. Okay, I’ll water them in a few minutes.

--> instant decision

How did you do? 

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