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Question
Complete these pieces of conversation using will or going to with the verbs given.
Rani : Why are you turning on the radio?
Ravi : I ________ (listen) to the news.
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Solution
Rani : Why are you turning on the radio?
Ravi : I am going to listen to the news.
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