Understanding 'Going to' in English

This video tutorial introduces the future tense using 'going to'. It explains the structure of sentences, including the placement of 'going to' before the main verb and the use of a 'be' verb before 'going to'. The tutorial provides examples and highlights pronunciation differences between written and spoken English. It also covers how to form yes/no and WH questions in the future tense, with examples to illustrate these concepts.

What is the main verb in the sentence 'My friends are going to see a movie'?

• movie

• going

• are

• see

Where should 'going to' be placed in a sentence?

• After the main verb

• Before the main verb

• Before the subject

• At the end of the sentence

Which of the following is a 'be' verb?

• is

• do

• can

• have

How do we usually pronounce 'going to' in spoken English?

• goin

• gon

• gonna

• go to

What is added to a sentence to indicate future time?

• Adjective

• Present tense

• Future time expression

• Past tense

How do you form a yes/no question with 'going to'?

• Add 'not' at the end

• Use 'will' instead

• Place 'be' verb at the beginning

• Add 'do' at the start

What is the correct response to 'Is John gonna go home at three o'clock?'

• Yes, he does

• No, he isn't

• No, he does not

• Yes, he is

What is the first step in forming a WH-question with 'going to'?

• Add 'WH' word at the end

• Add 'WH' word in the middle

• Start with a yes/no question

• Use 'will' instead

Which WH-word would you use to ask about a place?

• Who

• When

• Why

• Where

How do you modify a WH-question with 'who'?

• Add 'is' at the end

• Change the verb form

• Use 'who' at the start

• Add 'not' in the middle