Be going to

WHAT are you going to do this weekend?

be going to

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IDIOMATIC FUTURE

We use "be going to": To talk about predictions based on present evidence. To talk about intentions and future plans.

AFFIRMATIVE FORM

I am going to eat sushi.

She is going to have a baby.

AFFIRMATIVE FORM

We are going to play videogames.

You are going to take the train.

negATIVE FORM

I am not going to eat sushi.

She is not going to have a baby.

We are not going to play videogames.

You are not going to take the train.

are not = aren't is not = isn't

WHAT are you going to do this weekend?

I am going to ____________.

I am gonna ____________.

be + going to + base verb

We use this structure to talk about plans or intentions. The words "going to" are often spoken as "gonna" in natural speech. Normally, we do not use this form in written English.

Questions

What are you going to do? When are you going to get here? Who are you going to see? Where are you going to stay? Why are you going to study that? How are you going to fix that?

Affirmative

I am going to call you. You are going to be fine. She is going to make a lot of money. He is going to be sorry. It’s going to rain soon. They are going to come by taxi. We are going to get in trouble.

negative

I am not going to say anything. You’re not going to regret this. She is not going to work tonight. He’s not going to call you. It is not going to happen. They are not going to play. We are not going to make it.

Y/N Questions

Are you going to eat that? Yes, I am. No, I’m not. Is she going to play? Yes, she is. No, she isn’t.

Katie talks about her plans to study Spanish in Spain using the form 'going to' to discuss the future.

1) Is Katie going to take classes? a) Yes, she is. b) No, she is not. 2) What is Katie going to do every day? a) Talk to people b) Study with a tutor

Katie talks about sending a mailin time using the form 'going to' to discuss the future.

3) How is Katie going to send the mail? a) By express mail b) By local mail 4) What is going to happen? a) It will be late. b) They will save money.