Be going to

Plans and predictions

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1. To talk about our future intentions
and plans. We have usually made our
plans before the moment of speaking.

2. to make a prediction about the

future if we can see evidence in the
present.
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AFFIRMATIVE SENTENCES IN THE GOING TO-FUTURE

Long forms Contracted forms

I am going to play soccer. I'm going to play soccer.

You are going to play soccer. You're going to play soccer.

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NEGATIVE SENTENCES IN THE GOING TO-FUTURE

Long forms Contracted forms

I am not going to play soccer. I'm not going to play soccer.

You are not going to play soccer. You're not going to play soccer.
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QUESTIONS IN THE GOING TO-FUTURE

Are you going to play soccer? No, I'm not

Are you going to play soccer? Yes, I'm

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PLANS

I’m going to be a teacher when I’m older.

I’m going to wear my black dress tonight. I need to pick it up from the
cleaners.

I know there’s no milk. I’m going to get some. It’s on my shopping list.
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PREDICTIONS

Look at the clouds; it's going to rain.

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PREDICTIONS

My sister is going to have a baby.