Future. Going to

Future Time

Going to

Going to is often used to express specific future plans or intention.

Positive Statement

Subject + v. to be+ going to + verb

I am going to be home tomorrow.

He is going to work at nine.

They are going to sleep early.

Negative Statement

Subject + v. to be+ not + going to + verb

I am not going to be early.

She isn't going to swim.

They are not going to dance.

Question

V. to be + subject + going to + verb + complement + ?

Are you going to read the newspaper?

Yes, I'm going to read it right now.

Is she going to call me tomorrow?

No, she's never going to call you.

Wh word + V. to be + subject + going to + verb + complement + ?

What are you going to do about your job?

I'm gonna look for a new one.

Going to is often pronounced gonna.

gonna /ˈɡɑː.nə/

Where are you gonna go?

I'm gonna go to the beach.

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