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Future Simple Verb Tense "Going to"

The future simple verb tense "going to" is used in the following situations:

Planned Events - When a future event that has been planned before the time of speaking.

    • I am going to Mexico in a few days.
    • We are not going to work next week.
    • They are going to university next year.

Predictions - To make a future prediction based on facts.

    • There is going to be a really big storm in a few hours.
    • The test next week is going to be really hard.
    • The puppies are cute. I am sure someone is going to adapt them.

Intentions - To state the something that is intended to take place in the future, in informal conversations.

    • I am going to be a rich person someday.
    • We are going to pass the test.
    • The puppies are going to make a big mess in house.