Be going to
Use it for a planned future action or an obvious prediction based on signs now.
Rule
The form of be (am/is/are) agrees with the subject. After going to, always use the base form of the verb. Will is for decisions made now; be going to is for plans.
Formula
| Positive (+) | Subject + am/is/are + going to + V1 | I am going to study tonight.She is going to call him. |
|---|---|---|
| Negative (-) | Subject + am/is/are + not + going to + V1 | I'm not going to wait.They aren't going to come. |
| Question (?) | Am/Is/Are + subject + going to + V1? | Are you going to help?Is it going to rain? |
Time markers
tomorrowtonightnext weekin a minutesoon
Notes
- Future plan -> be going to
- Spontaneous decision -> will
- Look at the clouds - it is going to rain. (obvious prediction)