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ICSE · Class 5 · Essentials of English Grammar and Composition

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Grammar StructureUsage RulesApplication ExamplesPractice Sentence
Card 1Grammar Structure

What is the 'going to' form in English grammar?

Answer

The 'going to' form is a way to talk about future actions. It is made using 'am/is/are' + 'going to' + the base form of a verb. For example: 'I am going to eat' means the person plans to eat soon.

Card 2Grammar Structure

How do we form the 'going to' structure?

Answer

We form it by using: am / is / are + going to + base verb. Example: She is going to dance. They are going to play. I am going to study.

Card 3Usage Rules

When do we use the 'going to' form?

Answer

We use the 'going to' form when: 1) We have a plan or intention to do something in the near future, or 2) There are clear signs that something will happen very soon. Example: 'Look at the sky — it is …

Card 4Usage Rules

What does 'intention' mean in the context of 'going to'?

Answer

'Intention' means you have already decided to do something. For example, if you say 'I am going to clean my room,' it means you planned it before speaking.

Card 5Application Examples

Give an example of 'going to' used for intention.

Answer

Example: 'I am going to visit my grandmother tomorrow.' This shows a personal plan or intention made before speaking.

Card 6Usage Rules

What does 'clear signs' mean when using 'going to'?

Answer

'Clear signs' means we can see or feel that something is about to happen. For example, dark clouds mean it is going to rain. The event hasn't happened yet, but we can predict it.

Card 7Application Examples

Give an example of 'going to' used because of clear signs.

Answer

Example: 'Look! The baby is falling!' — 'She is going to fall!' Here, the action is about to happen, and we see the signs.

Card 8Practice Sentence

Fill in the blank: It is cloudy. It __________ rain.

Answer

It is cloudy. It is going to rain. (We see the clouds — a clear sign that rain is coming.)…

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Key topics in The 'Going to' Form include Understanding the 'Going to' Form, When to Use the 'Going to' Form. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 5 exams.
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