Understanding Simple Future Tense with 'Be Going To'

This video tutorial explains the concept of verb tenses, focusing on the simple future tense. It covers three ways to express the simple future in English: using 'will', 'be going to', and 'be' with an '-ing' verb. The tutorial emphasizes the common use of 'be going to' in spoken English and provides examples. It also discusses contractions with 'be going to' and offers practice opportunities for learners.

What is the primary purpose of verb tenses?

• To identify the object of a sentence

• To indicate the mood of a sentence

• To describe the subject of a sentence

• To show the time an action takes place

Which of the following is NOT a way to express the simple future tense?

• Using 'will' and a base verb

• Using 'be going to' and a base verb

• Using 'have been' and a base verb

• Using 'be' and an 'ing' verb

When do we use 'be going to' in a sentence?

• For spontaneous decisions

• For existing future plans

• For past actions

• For hypothetical situations

Which sentence correctly uses 'be going to'?

• I going to the store tomorrow.

• She is going to visit her friend next week.

• They going to play soccer later.

• We going to the movies tonight.

What is the contraction for 'am' when using 'be going to'?

• am

• um

• m

• a

Which of the following is a correct contraction for 'is' in 'be going to'?

• er

• i

• is

• s

Can 'be going to' contractions be used with plural nouns?

• No, only with singular nouns

• Yes, but only sometimes

• No, never

• Yes, always

Which sentence uses the contracted form of 'be going to' correctly?

• He going to the gym tomorrow.

• We're going to have dinner at 7 PM.

• The students going to study tonight.

• I going to call you later.

What should you do after looking at a picture in the practice section?

• Draw a similar picture

• Write a simple future sentence using 'be going to'

• Describe the picture in detail

• Ignore the picture

What is the main focus of the practice section?

• To memorize vocabulary

• To practice forming sentences with 'be going to'

• To learn new grammar rules

• To write essays