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Marold Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

"Will be/going to be" in a particular case

1) "The next presidential election is going to be held in 2016."

2) "The next presidential election will be held in 2016."

Are both correct? If so, which one is better and why?
1a) "There are many speculations that Hilary Clinton will run for president in 2016."

1b) "There are many speculations that Hilary Clinton is going to run for president in 2016."

Are both correct? If so, which one is better and why?

Thank you very much in advance.Emotion: smile
  

Top answer

"Are both correct? Yes. Marold If so, which one is better and why?

— Mister Micawber

  • "Are both correct?
  • Yes.
  • Marold If so, which one is better and why?
  • Neither is 'better'.
  • #2 is the usual: a statement of fact.
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Marold1) "The next presidential election is going to be held in 2016."2) "The next presidential election will be held in 2016."Are both correct?
Yes.
MaroldIf so, which one is better and why?
Neither is 'better'. #2 is the usual: a statement of fact.
Marold1a) "There are many speculations that Hilary
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