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Which scenario best illustrates the use of 'going to' to express a future plan or intention?
Which scenario best illustrates the use of 'going to' to express a future plan or intention?
- I'm meeting my friend for coffee tomorrow morning. (already arranged)
- I'm playing tennis tomorrow. (already arranged)
- I'm going to learn how to play the guitar this year. (decided) (correct)
- I'm leaving for Paris next week. (already arranged)
'I am doing' is primarily used to express future intentions that are not yet arranged.
'I am doing' is primarily used to express future intentions that are not yet arranged.
False (B)
Explain briefly the difference in meaning between 'I'm doing' and 'I'm going to do' when discussing future activities.
Explain briefly the difference in meaning between 'I'm doing' and 'I'm going to do' when discussing future activities.
'I'm doing' suggests a fixed arrangement, while 'I'm going to do' indicates an intention or decision.
The sentence 'The dark clouds suggest it's ______ rain' uses 'going to' to forecast an event based on current conditions.
The sentence 'The dark clouds suggest it's ______ rain' uses 'going to' to forecast an event based on current conditions.
Match each sentence with the correct usage explanation:
Match each sentence with the correct usage explanation:
Which sentence uses 'going to' correctly to predict a future event based on current evidence?
Which sentence uses 'going to' correctly to predict a future event based on current evidence?
The phrase 'I was going to...' always indicates that an action was completed.
The phrase 'I was going to...' always indicates that an action was completed.
Provide an example sentence using 'was/were going to' to express an unfulfilled intention.
Provide an example sentence using 'was/were going to' to express an unfulfilled intention.
The sentence 'I _______ going to call you, but my phone died' uses 'was/were going to' to show a past intention that didn't happen.
The sentence 'I _______ going to call you, but my phone died' uses 'was/were going to' to show a past intention that didn't happen.
Match the situation with the best sentence using 'was/were going to':
Match the situation with the best sentence using 'was/were going to':
Which sentence correctly uses 'going to' to indicate what someone intends to do with a recent reward?
Which sentence correctly uses 'going to' to indicate what someone intends to do with a recent reward?
Using 'I'm going to' always implies that a specific time for an event has been scheduled.
Using 'I'm going to' always implies that a specific time for an event has been scheduled.
How does the context change the meaning of the verb when using 'I am doing' versus 'I am going to do'?
How does the context change the meaning of the verb when using 'I am doing' versus 'I am going to do'?
Seeing dark clouds, one might say, 'It's likely _____ rain.'
Seeing dark clouds, one might say, 'It's likely _____ rain.'
Match each scenario with the most suitable phrase:
Match each scenario with the most suitable phrase:
In which scenario is 'I'm doing' the most appropriate choice?
In which scenario is 'I'm doing' the most appropriate choice?
'Something is going to happen' implies there is no current evidence of the event happening.
'Something is going to happen' implies there is no current evidence of the event happening.
Explain how 'was/were going to' differs from 'will' in describing future events.
Explain how 'was/were going to' differs from 'will' in describing future events.
Because I felt sick, I thought I _____ going to be sick.
Because I felt sick, I thought I _____ going to be sick.
Match the situations with the correct verb tense.
Match the situations with the correct verb tense.
Which option exemplifies the correct application of 'going to' when making a prediction?
Which option exemplifies the correct application of 'going to' when making a prediction?
Stating 'I am going to' confirms an arrangement has already been made, similar to using 'I am doing'.
Stating 'I am going to' confirms an arrangement has already been made, similar to using 'I am doing'.
Define 'I was going to', and give an example.
Define 'I was going to', and give an example.
I ___ just going to cross the road when someone screamed, preventing me from getting hit by the car.
I ___ just going to cross the road when someone screamed, preventing me from getting hit by the car.
Associate each situation with a suitable application of 'was/were going to'.
Associate each situation with a suitable application of 'was/were going to'.
Flashcards
I am going to do
I am going to do
Already decided or intend to do something.
I am doing
I am doing
Already fixed or arranged.
Something is going to happen
Something is going to happen
Something set to happen based on the present situation.
Was going to do
Was going to do
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Study Notes
- Use "going to" to express a prior decision or intention to do something.
- Example: "I am going to eat" indicates a pre-existing decision or intention.
- "Going to" can communicate predictions based on current evidence.
- Example: Seeing dark clouds implies "It's going to rain."
"I am doing" vs. "I am going to do"
- "I am doing" implies that something is already arranged, such as travel plans or meetings.
- "I am going to do" means that something has been decided, but might not be arranged yet.
- The distinction between "I am doing" and "I am going to do" can often be subtle.
"Something is going to happen"
- The phrase "something is going to happen" indicates an expectation of a future event based on the current circumstances.
- The present situation makes the future event clear or predictable.
- Example: Someone not looking where they are going, means "He his going to walk into the wall" due to the situation now.
"Was going to do"
- "Was going to do" describes an intention that was not fulfilled.
- You can say that 'something was going to happen' (but didn't happen):
- Example: "I thought it was going to rain, but it didn't."
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