We’re going to have

a party!

be going to for
the future

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Complete the
statements

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be going to for the future part one

● Use am / is / are going to + a base form to express future actions,
plans, or events.
Affirmative statements Negative statements
I’m I’m
You’re You’re
He’s He’s
She’s going to make a cake. She’s not going to make a cake.
We’re We’re
You’re You’re
They’re They’re

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be going to for the future part two

yes / no questions Short answers

Are your parents going to buy the
decorations?
Is Emma going to bring paper plates?
Is the party going to be a surprise?
Are you going to get the refreshments
after school?
Yes, they are.
No, they’re not. OR No, they aren’t.
Yes, she is.
No, she’s not. OR No, she isn’t.
Yes, it is.
No, it’s not. OR No, it isn’t.
Yes, we are.
No, we’re not. OR No, we aren’t.

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be going to for the future

Complete the statements, questions, and short answers.

1. I’m ______
going to bring refreshments.
2. Don’t worry. It’s ______
not going to rain tomorrow.
3. A: ______
Are you going to make a cake?
am
B: Yes, I ______.
4. Yes, they ______
are going to buy some balloons.
isn’t going to have a party.
5. No, Sally ______
6. A: ______
Is John going to work on his project?
B: ______,
No he isn’t.
7. Yes, we ______
are going to play basketball today.
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be going to for the future

Look at the pictures. Ask and answer the questions.

1. they / play soccer

Are they going to play soccer?
No, they aren’t.
2. she / meet her friends
Is she going to meet her friends?
Yes, she is.
3. he / buy a computer
Is he going to buy a computer?
No, he isn’t.
4. it / rain
Is it going to rain?
Yes, it is.
5. they / sing
Are they going to sing?
Yes, they are.