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We're Going To...(Have A Great Year!)

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Any New Year's resolutions, Rory?

Yes, Mac, I do. I'm going to help the environment!

Rory uses going to here to describe what he has decided to do in the future.

 

  • I’m going to help the environment.

  • Mac’s going to study space.

  • We’re going to cook dinner on Friday.

  • They’re going to buy a new game.

Mac and Rory are watching the fireworks on New Year's Eve.

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I'm going to plant trees. And I'm not going to buy plastic bottles or bags. 

To use the negative, put not before going to.

 

  • I’m not going to buy plastic bags.

  • You’re not going to buy plastic bottles.

  • She’s not going to buy plastic toys.

  • We’re not going to buy plastic boxes. 

  • They’re not going to buy plastic.

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Well, we have to help the planet!

Are you going to be an eco-warrior? Wow!

For questions, put the verb before the noun or pronoun, for example...
 

  • Am I going to go with you?

  • Are you going to read the book?

  • Is Mac going to play cards?

  • Are we going to see that movie?

  • Are they going to be late?

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What are you going to do Mac?

I'm going to become Super Dog!

You can use question words too…

 

  • What am I going to do?

  • Who are you going to meet?

  • When is she going to make it?

  • Where are we going to go?

  • Why are they going to do it that way?

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I'm going to join an agility class. 

Are you serious?

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You're not going to join an agility class, are you?

No, you're right. But I'm going to help you save the planet. That's a much better idea.

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It's going to be a good year. 

 It's going to be amazing!

  • New Year's resolution: a decision to do something different for the new year

  • eco-warrior: someone who fights for the environment

  • environment: the air, land and water where humans, animals and plants live

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