Using Be Going To

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1. Each of the following sentences are in the simple present.

Change them to talk about the future by using the phrase ‘be
going to.’

She gives a presentation in class. She’s going to give a presentation in class

We run a marathon together. We’re going to run a maraton together

They watch the new Ironman movie. They´re going to watch the new Ironman movie

I plant a cherry tree in my garden. I’m going to plant a cherry tree in my garden

They go shopping for new shoes. They’re going to go shopping for new shoes

She builds a bookshelf for her bedroom. She’s going to build a bookshelf for her bedroom

Mark performs tap dancing and He’s going to perform tap dancing and
breakdancing
breakdancing.

Mr. Smith cleans the bathroom floor. He’s going to clean the bathroom floor

I close the shop for an hour. I’m going to closet he shop for an hour

She drinks a lot of tea. She’s going to drinks a lot of tea


2. Use each of the subjects and verbs to make a sentence about
the future using the phrase ‘be going to.’

Subject Verb Sentence

I climb I’m going to climb the mountain

He make He’s going to make his bed

They tell They’re going to tell me a joke

We paint We’re going to Paint my house

She open She’s going to open her reyes

My mom carry She’s going to carry his cellphone to check

My friend go He’s going to go back

Tina wear She’s going to wear blue jeans

Bernard get He’s going to get a good job

You see You’re going to see his Friends


3. For each of the sentences below, write a negative sentence
about the future using the phrase ‘be going to.’ Make sure the
sentence makes sense! Read the first sentence carefully and
think about what you will write.

1. Oh no, I spilled some juice on Jackie’s book!

She’s not going to be happy about that.

2. My family is planning a vacation for this summer.

They’re not going to travel this summer

3. I want to do something special for my birthday

I’m not going to be sad in my birthday

4. What do you think is going to be on the test next week?

I’m not going to reprobate this test

5. Ken can’t come to the party next weekend.

He’s not going to come unfortunately

6. The school dance is tomorrow!

It’s not going to be tomorrow the school dance

7. I got a present for my dad for Father’s Day next month.

I’m not going to have present for my dad for Father’s day next month

8. Make sure you bring an umbrella today

You’re not going to come whitout an umbrella today

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9. There’s paint all over my clothes!

I’m not going to happy about that

10. Selina’s parents are letting her get a pet next week.

They’re not going to letting her get a cat


4. Change the following sentences to NEGATIVE statements about the
future, using ‘be going to.’

She goes to the library after school. She’s not going to the library after school

They make a poster for the show. They’re not going to make a poster for the show

We throw away all the old textbooks. We’re not going to throw away all the old
textbooks
I eat all the leftover food from the party. I’m not going to eat all the leftover food from the
party
The dog gets his shots from the vet. He’s not going to gets his shots from the vet

The teacher surprises us with a test. He’s not going to surprise us with a test
5. Write a paragraph to explain what you are looking forward to in
the rest of the school year. Make sure you use the phrase ‘be
going to’ and highlight at least ten times when you have done so
in your writing.

I’m going to learn of speak English, I’m going to learn to program, I’m not going to be stressed,
I’m going to advance with 9 classes, I’m going to get new Friends, I’m going to owns eye bags,
I’m not going to reprobate nothing, I’m not to going sleep never , I’m not going to have
girlfriend and I’m going to be a better person.

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