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Be going to

1. To talk about an intention.

Examples: When I grow up I am going to be a cook.

                He doesn't like his job. He is going to look for a new one.

2. To talk about something that is 'sure' to happen.There is present evidence of this.

Examples:

She has got her kimono on. She is going to do judo.

Why are they standing there ?. They are going to take the bus.

I am going to start.

You are going to start.

He/She/It is going to start.

We are going to start.

They are going to start.

To make a sentence negative, put 'not' after the verb 'be'.              Example: I'm angry with Tom. I am not going to talk to him.

To make a question, put 'be' before the  subject.                           Example: Tom is going to the café.Who is he going with?

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1. I 'm too tired to cook. I (order) a takeaway.

2. Why is he filling the bucket with water ? He (wash) the windows.

3. Look how fast she's running! She (win) the race.

4. What kind of cake are you going to buy? I (buy) a chocolate one.

5. They are buying some new plants. They (put) them in the front garden.

6. We are going to the cinema. We (see) a horror film.

7. How long are they going to play basketball? They (play) for an hour.

8. I gave my homework to the teacher. He (correct) it this evening.

9. Tom is starting university in September.What (study)?.

10. The sky is blue. It (not-rain).We can go to the beach.