going to future
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“GOING TO”
• For definite plans and decisions in the immediate future
I’m going to pass my exam
because I studied hard
enough.
• Predictions based on present evidenceThe clouds are black. It is going to rain.
AFFIRMATIVE STRUCTURE
• I am going to talk to my boss.
• Students are going to get good grades.
• Michael is going to marry Sophie next year.
SUBJECT + IS/ARE/AM+ GOING TO + VERB IN BASE FORM + OBJECT
NEGATIVE STRUCTURE
• I’m not going to cook tonight.
• Girls aren’t going to travel this summer.
• Rose isn’t going to have a baby.
SUBJECT + ISN’T/AREN’T/AM NOT+ GOING TO + VERB IN BASE
FORM + OBJECT
INTERROGATIVE STRUCTURE
• Are you going to graduate next year?
No, I’m not.
• Are boys going to do the washing up?
Yes, they are.
• Is your dog going to reach the frisbee
Yes, it is.
IS/ARE/AM + SUBJECT + GOING TO + VERB IN BASE FORM +
OBJECT?
EXERCISE INSTRUCTIONS: YOU CAN SEE THAT THEY HAVE ALREADY PLANNED OR PREPARED
THE ACTION. WRITE POSITIVE SENTENCES IN GOING TO FUTURE.
What does she need the telephone for?
(she / call / her boyfriend) __________________________________________
Why are they wearing sport suits?
(they / play / squash) ______________________________________________
Why has Fiona bought chocolates?
(She / visit / her grandma) __________________________________________
Why do you need a map?
(we / walk / in the mountains) ______________________________________
What do you need the cloth and the bucket for?
(we / wash / the car) ______________________________________________
Why are you running about with the toothbrush?
(I / brush / my teeth) ______________________________________________
Why is daddy not coming with us?
(he / repair / the car) ______________________________________________