Future: Going to

 "Going to" is a common way to talk about future plans or intentions. Here are some examples and explanations of how to use "going to" in the future tense:

• "Going to" is used to talk about plans or intentions that have already been made or decided.

Example: I'm going to visit my grandparents next weekend.

• "Going to" is often used to talk about future events or actions that are likely to happen based on current evidence or circumstances.

Example: The sky is getting dark, it looks like it's going to rain.

• "Going to" can also be used to talk about predictions or future outcomes that are based on current evidence or observations.

Example: She's been practicing a lot, she's going to do really well in the competition.

• "Going to" can also be used to talk about future goals or ambitions.

Example: I'm going to start studying for my degree next year.

Overall, "going to" is a versatile way to talk about future plans, intentions, and predictions. It is important to use context and tone to convey the appropriate meaning when using "going to" in conversation.

Here are some examples and exercises to help you practice using "going to" in the future tense:

Examples:

1. I'm going to buy a new car next month.
2. She's going to graduate from college in June.
3. They're going to visit their relatives in Europe next summer.
4. We're going to have a barbecue in the backyard this weekend.
5. He's going to start his own business next year.

Exercises:

1. What ___________ you ___________ for dinner tonight?
2. She ___________ a party for her birthday next month.
3. They ___________ not ___________ able to come to the concert tomorrow.
4. We ___________ a trip to the beach next weekend if the weather is good.
5. He ___________ not ___________ be able to attend the meeting tomorrow.

Answers:

1. What are you going to have for dinner tonight?
2. She is going to have a party for her birthday next month.
3. They are not going to be able to come to the concert tomorrow.
4. We are going to take a trip to the beach next weekend if the weather is good.
5. He is not going to be able to attend the meeting tomorrow.