In English grammar, “be going to” is a structure used to express both intentions and predictions about future events. Let’s break it down:
- Intentions:
- When we use “be going to” to talk about intentions, it means that the decision about a future plan has already been made. Here are some examples:
- “She’s going to be a professional dancer when she grows up.”
- “I’m going to look for a new place to live next month.”
- When we use “be going to” to talk about intentions, it means that the decision about a future plan has already been made. Here are some examples:
- Predictions:
- We also use “be going to” to predict something that we think is certain to happen or for which we have evidence now. For instance:
- “It’s going to snow again soon.” (The speaker can probably see dark snow clouds.)
- “Look out! He’s going to break that glass.” (The speaker predicts this based on the current situation.)
- We also use “be going to” to predict something that we think is certain to happen or for which we have evidence now. For instance:
Remember that “be going to” emphasizes the decision or evidence in the present. It’s commonly used in informal styles and is a versatile way to discuss future events.
