1) Be going to is a common structure for talking about future plans, intentions, and predictions in English. It is used to talk about definite arrangements or general future plans. 2) The basic structure is subject + be going to + base form of the verb + complement. For example, "I am going to eat dinner." Negatives replace "be" with "be not" and questions add question words or changing "be" to "be." 3) An example is provided of filling in blanks with the correct forms of be going to to complete sentences about future plans.

1. Be going to Future tense

2. Future tense Be going to The most common structure for talking about the future is be going to. Present continuous To talk about definite arrangements I’m going to the gym on Monday Be going to To talk about general future plans , intentions , and predictions . Plan: We’re going to see a show tonight Intention : I’m going to take French next year Prediction: Our team is going to win

3. Future tense Be going to To make affirmative sentences use the following structure: Subject + be going to + base form of verb + complement I am going to eat dinner with Sandra We are going to go to the party next week.

4. Future tense Be going to To make negative sentences: Subject + be + not + going to + verb + complem… She is not going to bring her coat They are not going to eat pizza

5. Future tense Be going to To ask yes/no questions and give short answers use: Yes/No questions: Be + subject + going to + verb + complement +? Is she going to play tonight ? Short answer: Yes/ No + subject + be (+not) Yes, she is No, they are n’t

6. Future tense Be going to To ask information questions use: Wh- + be + subject + going to + verb + complement +? Where are you going to eat ? What is he going to do next year ?

7. Future tense Be going to Exercise: Copy the sentences on your notebook and complete using the correct form of be going to. 1. They _____________________________bake cookies after school. 2. Bob_______________________________ have a hamburger. 3. Don’t worry. We (not) _________________________________be late. 4. _________ you ___________________________play on the soccer team? No, I ___________. I’m too busy. 5. Where ________ my mother ___________________ take us all out for dinner?