Understanding 'Be Going To' Usage

This video tutorial explains how to use 'be going to' for discussing future intentions and making predictions. It covers the grammatical structure needed to form sentences, including affirmative, negative, and interrogative forms. The video also contrasts 'be going to' with 'will' and highlights the informal use of 'gonna' in spoken English. Examples are provided to illustrate each point, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the topic.

What are the two main functions of 'be going to'?

• To describe hypothetical situations and future plans

• To describe past events and make assumptions

• To describe future intentions and make predictions

• To describe present actions and past intentions

When should 'be going to' be used instead of 'will'?

• When the decision is uncertain

• When the decision is made in the present

• When the decision was made in the past

• When the decision is hypothetical

Which sentence correctly uses 'be going to' for a prediction based on present evidence?

• I think it will rain tomorrow.

• I will probably be late.

• I am going to win the lottery.

• The sky is dark; it is going to rain.

What is the correct structure for forming a sentence with 'be going to'?

• Subject + will + verb

• Subject + be + going to + verb

• Subject + going to + verb

• Subject + have + going to + verb

How do you form a negative sentence with 'be going to'?

• Add 'not' after 'going to'

• Add 'not' before 'be'

• Add 'not' after 'be'

• Add 'not' before 'going to'

Which of the following is a correct yes/no question using 'be going to'?

• Are you going to the store?

• You going to the store?

• Is going to the store?

• Going to the store?

In informal spoken English, what is often used instead of 'going to'?

• Gonna

• Gotta

• Shoulda

• Wanna