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He is clever. I think he (will/ is going to) pass the exam.
My answer is : both will & is going to are OK. However, my teacher says that the only correct answer is 'will' as permanent qualities such as 'clever' are not evidence, so we can't use going to. Is that right?
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Omar Ahmed He is clever. I think he (will/ is going to) pass the exam. My answer is : both will & is going to are OK.
- Omar Ahmed He is clever.
- I think he (will/ is going to) pass the exam.
- My answer is : both will & is going to are OK.
- However, my teacher says that the only correct answer is 'will ' as permanent qualities such as 'clever' are not evidence, so we can't use going to.
- Is that right?
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Omar AhmedHe is clever. I think he (will/ is going to) pass the exam.
My answer is : both will & is going to are OK. However, my teacher says that the only correct answer is 'will' as permanent qualities such as 'clever' are not evidence, so we can't use going to. Is that right?
I would accept both. With regard to 'clever
0This is an interesting question. I would agree with your teacher. The word "clever" has the connotation of smart in spite of a lack of formal education. So if he passes, it will be something of an unexpected feat. So the more emphatic word "will" is used. If his educational level is normal for test takers, then the more mundane phrase "is going to" would be used.
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