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    • PR+A. Module 10B. Session 13. Planning a Trip. H5P

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      Do you want to talk about your future plans? Things you decided to do? We use "BE GOING TO"!

      1. What does it mean?

      It means you have a plan for the future. You already decided it.

      • Example: Tomorrow, I am going to visit my grandmother. (It's my plan!)

      2. How to make it (the form):

      We use: Subject + BE (am/is/are) + GOING TO + Base Verb


      3. When do we use "BE GOING TO"?

      We use it for PLANS or INTENTIONS. Things you have decided to do in the future.

      • Example: My sister is going to start a new job next week. (She has a plan.)

      • Example: We are going to have a party on Saturday. (It's our plan.)


      4. Making it negative:

      To say "no plan," put NOT after BE (am/is/are).

      • Subject + BE (am/is/are) + NOT + GOING TO + Base Verb


      5. Making questions:

      To ask about plans, change the order: BE (am/is/are) + Subject + GOING TO + Base Verb?

      • BE (am/is/are) + Subject + GOING TO + Base Verb?


      Remember: "Be going to" is for plans you've already made!

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    • Grammar Guide: Talking about Predictions with "BE GOING TO"

      We learned "BE GOING TO" for plans (things you decided). But we also use it for predictions!




      1. What does it mean for predictions?

      It means you think something will happen in the future because you see or hear something NOW. You have evidence.

      • Example: Look at those dark clouds! It is going to rain. (You see the clouds = evidence)


      2. The form (It's the same!):

      We use: Subject + BE (am/is/are) + GOING TO + Base Verb


      3. When do we use "BE GOING TO" for predictions?

      We use it when you see or hear something now that tells you what will happen. It's not just a guess!

      • Evidence: Look! The sky is very dark.

        • Prediction: It is going to rain.

      • Evidence: Oh no! That car is driving very fast.

        • Prediction: It is going to crash!

      • Evidence: The baby looks tired and sleepy.

        • Prediction: She is going to sleep soon.


      4. Important Difference (Plans vs. Predictions):

      • Plan: "I am going to study tonight." (My decision.)

      • Prediction: "The exam is going to be difficult." (I think so, based on what I know.)

      Remember: For predictions, look for the evidence now!


    • Ev. Module 10B. Session 13. Our World Today H5P
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