Elementary ๐Ÿ“ Grammar ยท #46 of 305

Future with Going To

be going to + verb for plans and evidence-based predictions.

Examples

  • I'm going to study tonight.
  • Look at those clouds. It's going to rain.

Key rules

  • Form: am/is/are + going to + base verb
  • Use it for plans and intentions: I'm going to study
  • Use it for predictions with evidence: Look at the clouds, it is going to rain
  • Questions: Are you going to come?

Common mistakes

  • I going to visit โ†’ I am going to visit
  • She is going to goes โ†’ She is going to go
๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Use going to when you already decided or can see the signs.

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