Lesson Twelve
The Future Tense – (be) going to ____
The simple form of the verb comes after “to”
Singular | Plural |
I am going to ____ | We are going to ____ |
You are going to ____ | You are going to ____ |
He is going to ____ | |
She is going to ____ | They are going to ____ |
It is going to ____ |
contractions + main verb:
Singular | Plural |
I’m going to ____ | We’re going to ____ |
You’re going to ____ | You’re going to ____ |
He’s going to ____ | |
She’s going to ____ | They’re going to ____ |
It’s going to ____ |
Remember: The simple form of the verb comes after “to.”
examples:
I’m going to go to class tomorrow and teach English. | ![]() |
You’re going to go to class tomorrow and learn English. | ![]() |
He’s going to go to a movie in the afternoon, and he’s going to eat a lot of popcorn. | ![]() |
She’s going towalk to class. | ![]() |
It’s probably going to snow this week. | ![]() |
We’re both going to be in school tomorrow. | ![]() ![]() |
You’re going to be there, too! | |
They’re going toplay in the snow after school is over. | ![]() |
Part A.
Directions: Change the verb from the present tense to the future tense using “will.” (10 points)
1. She’s in New York today.
She ______________ in New York tomorrow, too.
2. They’re at home.
They ______________ at home this weekend.
3. He does his homework every night.
He ________________ his homework tonight after dinner.
4. I really like this movie.
My friends _________ probably __________ this movie, too.
5. Is there enough time to finish this assignment?
________ there _______ enough time to finish this assignment?
6. You don’t see any snow in Florida.
You _______________ any snow in Florida.
7. Maria goes to a really good school.
Maria _____________ to a good school next year also.
8. Where’s the party?
Where ____________ the party __________?
9. How much does a plane ticket cost?
How much ___________ a plane ticket _____________?
10. He has a good time when he goes on vacation.
He ____________________ a good time on his next vacation.
Part B.
Directions: Change the verb from the past tense to the “going to” future tense. (10 points)
1. We were at church on Sunday.
We _____________________ at church next Sunday, too.
2. They went to a museum yesterday.
They ________________________ to the zoo, tomorrow.
3. Roger didn’t do his laundry yet.
Roger __________________________ it today either.
4. What did they have for breakfast?
What ________ they ____________________ for lunch?
5. How many people were there?
How many people ________ there __________________?
6. Was there a good movie showing?
______ there _______________ a good movie showing?
7. Everyone had a good time.
Everyone __________________________ a good time.
8. Boris helped me fix my car.
Boris _____________________ me fix my computer, too.
9. She wasn’t on time for class yesterday.
She probably ________________________ on time today.
10. Shukri did well on her test.
She _____ probably _________________ well in college.