2. When we use going to?
• It is used to express the intention that a person must carry out a
certain activity soon.
• Note:
Normally "going to" is usually shortened to "gonna", especially in
American English, although it is never spelled that way.
3. Grammar Structure
• Affirmative Sentences
Subject + Verb Be + going to + Verb present (main verb) + complement
• Example
-She is going to study for the test.
-I am going to buy my new car.
-They are going to sleep in the hotel.
4. Grammar Structure
• Negative Sentences
Subject + Verb Be + not + going to + Verb present (main verb)+ complement
• Example
-He is not going to like that joke.
-I am not going to be a president.
-We are not going to fly to New York.
5. Grammar Structure
• Interrogative Sentences
Verb Be + Subject + going to + Verb present (main verb) + complement?
• Example
-Are you going to call me tonight?
R/ Yes, I am. // No, I am not.
-Are they going to play in the square?
R/ Yes, they are. // No, they aren´t.
-Is he going to be your driver?
R/ Yes, he is. // No, he isn´t.
7. Wh Questions
• Interrogative Sentences
WH + Verb Be + Subject + going to + Verb present (main verb) +
complement?
• Example
-Where are you going to spend your vacations?
R/ I am going to spend my vacations in Italy.
-Why is he going to give up smoking?
R/ Because, he is going to need to get better his health.
-What is Frank going to cook for dinner?
R/ He is going to cook a pizza.
