“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) ______________________________________________