Verb to be in English

STRUCTURE: Am, is, are + going to + base form of the verb (I)

The structure “be going to” is a common way to express future plans, intentions, or predictions based on current evidence. It is formed with:

Subject + am/is/are + going to + base verb

  1. Use “Be Going To”? Verb to be in English

A. Future Plans (Pre-decided Actions)

Used when you have already decided to do something.

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Examples:

  • I am going to start a new job next week. (Plan)
  • They are going to get married in December. (Fixed plan)

B. Predictions with Evidence.

Used when you see signs that something will happen.

Examples:

  • Look at those dark clouds! It is going to rain. (Evidence: clouds)
  • She’s studying hard. She is going to pass the exam. (Evidence: hard work)
  • How to Use “Be Going To”
  • Affirmative Sentences (Positive Statements)
SubjectFormExample
Iam going to + verbI am going to travel next month.
He/she/Itis going to + verbShe is going to Study law.  
You/We/Theyare going to + verbThey are going to buy a house.

B. Negative Sentences

Verb to be in English

Add “not” after am/is/are:

Examples:

  1. She is not going to come to the meeting. (She isn’t going to come.)
  2. They are not going to buy a new car this year. (They aren’t going to buy.)
  3. I am not going to eat junk food anymore. (I’m not going to eat.)
  4. It is not going to rain tomorrow. (It isn’t going to rain.)
  5. You are not going to believe what happened! (You aren’t going to believe.)

 Contracted Forms (More Natural in Speaking)

  • is not = isn’t
  • are not = aren’t
  • am not = ‘m not (no contraction for “am not”)

C. Questions (Interrogative Form)

Inverts am/is/are with the subject:

Examples: Verb to be in English

  1. Are you going to watch the movie tonight? (Yes, I am. / No, I’m not.)
  2. Is he going to attend the wedding? (Yes, he is. / No, he isn’t.)
  3. Are we going to visit the museum tomorrow? (Yes, we are. / No, we aren’t.)
  4. Is it going to snow this weekend? (Yes, it is. / No, it isn’t.)
  5. Are they going to move to a new house? (Yes, they are. / No, they aren’t.)

Short Answers (Common Responses): Verb to be in English

  • Yes, I am. / No, I’m not.
  • Yes, she is. / No, she isn’t.
  • Yes, they are. / No, they aren’t.

D. more interrogative examples of “be going to” with shorter, more natural phrasing while keeping the same meaning:

  1. Are you gonna study later? (casual spoken form)
    → (Formal: Are you going to study later?)

Answer: Yeah, I am. / Nah, I’m not.

  • Is she gonna call us back?
    → (Is she going to call us back?)

Answer: She is. / She isn’t.

  • Are they gonna fix the road?

Answer: They are. / They aren’t.

  • Is it gonna rain tomorrow? (very common question)

Answer: It is. / It’s not.

  • Am I gonna need a jacket?

Answer: You are. / You aren’t.

Key Notes: Verb to be in English

  • Gonna = informal spoken form of “going to”
  • In writing (essays, formal emails), always use full form
  • These questions sound more natural in everyday conversation
  • Be Going To” vs. “Will”
“Be Going to”“Will”
Planned future (I am going to travel)Spontaneous decisions (I’ll help you!)
Prediction with proof (she’s going to have a baby)General predictions (One day, robots will rule the world)

Example Comparison: Verb to be in English

  • I am going to visit my parents tomorrow. (Already planned)
  • I think I will visit my parents tomorrow. (Just decided now)

4. Common Mistakes & Corrections

Incorrect: I going to eat dinner.
Correct: I am going to eat dinner.

Incorrect: She is go to call you.
Correct: She is going to call you.

Incorrect: Are they going to comes?
Correct: Are they going to come?

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