Formulating Questions with 'Going to'

Questions and Answers

What is the correct structure for forming a yes/no question using 'going to'?

Am/Is/Are + base form of the verb + subject

Wh-word + going to + base form of the verb

Subject + going to + base form of the verb

Am/Is/Are + subject + going to + base form of the verb (correct)

Which question correctly follows the format of a wh-question using 'going to'?

What is he going to do? (correct)

He is going to do what?

What does he going to do?

What he is going to do?

How would you form a negative question using 'going to'?

Am not I going to see you?

Isn't he going to play?

Are you not going to help? (correct)

Are not you going help?

What is the main purpose of using 'going to' in questions?

<p>To inquire about future plans or intentions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a correct yes/no question using 'going to'?

<p>Is she going to dance?</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Formulating Questions with "Going to"

Basic Structure:
- Subject + "am/is/are" + going to + base form of the verb.
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?
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?
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?
Purpose:
- To inquire about future plans or intentions.
Common Usage:
- Often used in conversational English to discuss upcoming events or decisions.
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.

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.