2016/05/31

FUTURE: Be going to (plans)

We use the future with “BE GOING TO” to talk about plans
POSITIVE FORM
SubjectVerb To beGoing toInfinitive
IAm
Going to
Dance
He / She / ItIsStudy
We / You / TheyAreGo shopping
Examples:
– Maria’s going to travel this holiday.
– They’re going to go to a very expensive restaurant.
– I’m going to come home late.

NEGATIVE FORM
SubjectVerb To be + notGoing toInfinitive
IAm not
Going to
Clean
He / She / ItIs not (isn’t)Cook
We / You / TheyAre not (aren’t)Travel

Examples:
– I’m not going to go to the party.
– John isn’t going to work today.
– They aren’t going to stay at that hotel.

QUESTIONS 
Question WordVerb To BeSubjectGoing toInfinitive
WhatAmI
Going to
Do
WhereIsHe / She / ItGo
—————–AreWe / You / TheyHave lunch
Examples: 
– What are you going to do later?
– What is she going to cook?
– Are they going to attend the meeting?
– Where is Maria going to study?
Short answers
– Yes, I am – Yes, you are – No, he isn’t – No, they aren’t ETC

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