The 'Going to' Form
ICSE · Class 5 · Essentials of English Grammar and Composition
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What to Focus On
- The 'going to' form is used for future actions.
- It shows intention or clear signs of something happening soon.
- It is made using 'am/is/are' + going to + base verb.
- Use 'am' with I, 'is' with he/she/it, and 'are' with you/we/they.
- Always use the base form of the verb after 'going to'.
- Do not change the form of 'going to'.
- Use when you have a plan or intention.
- Use when there are clear signs that something will happen soon.
- It is not used for far future or fixed schedules.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
The 'going to' form is only used when someone is physically going somewhere.
We can use 'going to' for any future event, even if it's very far in the future.
We can use 'was going to' for things that already happened, even if they didn’t happen.
Memory Tips
Structure of 'going to' form: am/is/are + going to + base verb
Use of 'going to' for intentions
Use of 'going to' for predictions with evidence
Am/Is/Are – subject-verb agreement
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