Future Going to

How do you ask a question using 'going to'?

• Is/Am/Are + subject + going to + base form of the verb? (e.g., Are you going to join us?)

• Will + subject + base form of the verb? (e.g., Will you join us?)

• Subject + is/am/are + going to + verb-ing? (e.g., You are going to joining us?)

• Subject + going to + base form of the verb? (e.g., You going to join us?)

What is the meaning of 'They are going to fight'?

• It means that they have a plan or intention to engage in a fight.

• It indicates that they are already fighting.

• It suggests that they are afraid to fight.

• It means they are going to watch a fight.

What is an example of a negative future intention using 'going to'?

• He is going to attend the meeting.

• She is not going to finish her homework.

• They are going to travel next week.

• He is not going to attend the meeting.

What does 'It is going to be a photographer' suggest about the subject?

• It suggests that the subject has a future intention or plan to pursue photography.

• It indicates that the subject is currently a photographer.

• It means the subject has already taken photographs in the past.

• It implies that the subject dislikes photography.

What does 'It is going to eat a pancake' imply about the subject?

• It implies that the subject has a plan or intention to eat a pancake.

• It suggests that the subject is currently eating a pancake.

• It indicates that the subject dislikes pancakes.

• It means that the subject has already eaten a pancake.

What is the difference between 'will' and 'going to'?

• 'Will' is used for planned actions, while 'going to' is for spontaneous decisions.

• 'Will' is often used for spontaneous decisions, while 'going to' is used for planned actions.

• Both 'will' and 'going to' can be used interchangeably in all contexts.

• 'Will' is used for future events that are certain, while 'going to' is for uncertain events.

What is the significance of using 'going to' in future predictions?

• It indicates a strong belief or evidence that the event will occur.

• It suggests uncertainty about the future event.

• It is used only in informal contexts.

• It implies that the event is unlikely to happen.

What does 'He is going to rob the bank' imply?

• It implies that he has a plan or intention to commit a robbery.

• It suggests that he is just joking about robbing the bank.

• It means he is going to visit the bank for a loan.

• It indicates that he is planning to donate money to the bank.

How can 'going to' be used in a question?

• You can ask about future intentions, e.g., 'What are you going to do tomorrow?'.

• You can ask about past events, e.g., 'What did you do yesterday?'.

• You can ask for opinions, e.g., 'What do you think about this?'.

• You can ask about current activities, e.g., 'What are you doing right now?'.

Provide an example of a sentence using 'going to' for a future event.

• She is going to visit her grandmother next week.

• They are going to play soccer tomorrow.

• He is going to the store yesterday.

• We are going to watch a movie last night.