Questions and Answers
What is the correct structure for forming a yes/no question using 'going to'?
Which question correctly follows the format of a wh-question using 'going to'?
How would you form a negative question using 'going to'?
What is the main purpose of using 'going to' in questions?
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Which of the following is an example of a correct yes/no question using 'going to'?
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Study Notes
Formulating Questions with "Going to"
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Basic Structure:
- Subject + "am/is/are" + going to + base form of the verb.
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Yes/No Questions:
- Form: "Am/Is/Are" + subject + going to + base form of the verb?
- Examples:
- Am I going to eat?
- Is she going to call?
- Are they going to travel?
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Wh- Questions:
- Form: Wh-word + "am/is/are" + subject + going to + base form of the verb?
- Examples:
- What are you going to do?
- When is he going to arrive?
- Where are they going to meet?
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Negative Questions:
- Form: "Aren't/Isn't/Amn't" + subject + going to + base form of the verb?
- Examples:
- Aren't you going to help?
- Isn't she going to join us?
- Am I not going to see you?
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Purpose:
- To inquire about future plans or intentions.
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Common Usage:
- Often used in conversational English to discuss upcoming events or decisions.
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Practice Tips:
- Create sample questions based on personal plans.
- Convert statements into questions to enhance understanding.
Formulating Questions with "Going to"
- Basic structure: Formulate questions using the structure Subject + "am/is/are" + going to + base form of the verb.
Yes/No Questions
- Structure: Begin with "Am/Is/Are" + subject + going to + base form of the verb.
- Example questions:
- Am I going to eat?
- Is she going to call?
- Are they going to travel?
Wh- Questions
- Structure: Start with a Wh-word followed by "am/is/are" + subject + going to + base form of the verb.
- Example questions:
- What are you going to do?
- When is he going to arrive?
- Where are they going to meet?
Negative Questions
- Structure: Use "Aren't/Isn't/Amn't" + subject + going to + base form of the verb.
- Example questions:
- Aren't you going to help?
- Isn't she going to join us?
- Am I not going to see you?
Purpose and Common Usage
- Purpose: Utilized to inquire about future plans or intentions.
- Common usage: Frequently used in conversational English for discussing upcoming events or decisions.
Practice Tips
- Create sample questions based on personal plans to reinforce understanding.
- Convert simple statements into questions for practice and to enhance comprehension.
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Description
This quiz focuses on constructing questions using the phrase 'going to' in English. It covers various forms including yes/no questions, wh- questions, and negative questions, along with their basic structures. Ideal for practicing conversational skills and understanding future intentions.