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Simple Future Tense: the 'Going to' Form — Flashcards

ICSE · Class 6 · English Language- Grammar

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Going to Form - OverviewGoing to Form - StructureGoing to Form - NegativeGoing to Form - QuestionsGoing to Form - ApplicationGoing to Form - UsageComparison - Will vs Going to
Card 1Going to Form - Overview

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

Answer

The 'going to' form is used to talk about future plans or intentions, or when there are clear signs that something is going to happen in the future. For example: 'I am going to visit my grandmother to…

Card 2Going to Form - Structure

Give the structure of the 'going to' form in a positive sentence.

Answer

Subject + am/is/are + going to + base verb. Example: She is going to study tonight.

Card 3Going to Form - Negative

How do you form a negative sentence using 'going to'?

Answer

Subject + am/is/are + not + going to + base verb. Example: They are not going to attend the party.

Card 4Going to Form - Questions

How do you ask a yes/no question using 'going to'?

Answer

Am/Is/Are + subject + going to + base verb? Example: Are you going to play football?

Card 5Going to Form - Application

Rewrite this sentence in the negative: 'He is going to join the dance class.'

Answer

He is not going to join the dance class.

Card 6Going to Form - Application

Change this into a question: 'We are going to watch a movie tonight.'

Answer

Are we going to watch a movie tonight?

Card 7Going to Form - Usage

When do we use the 'going to' form instead of 'will'?

Answer

We use 'going to' when we have already decided to do something or when there are clear signs that something will happen. Example: Look at those dark clouds — it is going to rain.

Card 8Comparison - Will vs Going to

What is the difference between 'will' and 'going to' in terms of intention?

Answer

'Going to' is used when a decision has already been made before speaking. 'Will' is used when the decision is made at the moment of speaking. Example: 'I’m going to buy a new book' (planned). 'I’ll bu…

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What are the important topics in Simple Future Tense: the 'Going to' Form for ICSE Class 6 English Language- Grammar?
Key topics in Simple Future Tense: the 'Going to' Form include Understanding the 'Going to' Form, Uses of the 'Going to' Form. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
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There are 20 flashcards for Simple Future Tense: the 'Going to' Form covering key definitions, facts and ideas. A few sample cards are shown on this page.
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