be going to – future plans and

predictions
 be going to – form
Be going to consists of the present continuous
of the verb go (I’m going, you are going, etc.) +
the to infinitive form of the main verb.
 When the main verb is go
When the main verb is go, we can exclude it if
we want.
• I’m going shopping this afternoon. (=I’m
going to go shopping this afternoon.)
• We are going to Cyprus next
summer. (=We are going to go to Cyprus next
summer. )
 be going to – use
Predictions
We use be going to to talk
about something that
we see is going to
happen (there is present
evidence).
• Don’t drive like a crazy man.
We’re going to have an
accident!
• The doctor said I’m going to
have a girl.
• Look at those clouds. It’s
going to rain.
Intentions or plans
We use be going to for
intentions or plans (decisions
taken before the moment of
speaking).
• ‘Why are you undressing?’
‘Because I’m going to go for
a swim.’
• We are going to have a
drink after work. Do you
want to come?
 Future time expressions
We often use be going to with future time
expressions (tomorrow, next week, etc.).

• We are going to play cards tonight.

• She’s going to study biology next year.
Use the verbs in brackets to complete these sentences with be
going to affirmative or negative.

1. I (borrow) some books from the library today.

2. He (not pay) your money back.
3. The dron is out of control. It (crash)!
4. They aren't playing well. They (not win) the
match.
5. We (have) a picnic tomorrow.
6. She (fly) to New York next week.
7. You can take the newspaper. I (not read) it.
8. I need to tell you something, but you (not believe) me.
9. Look at the sun! It (be) a beautiful day.
10. I (not argue) with you.