Going-to future adalah salah satu bentuk future tense dalam bahasa Inggris. Bentuk ini digunakan untuk menyatakan rencana atau prediksi berdasarkan bukti saat ini.
Struktur dasar:
subject + am / is / are + going to + base verb
Contoh:
I am going to study tonight.
She is going to buy a new phone.
They are going to travel next week.
1. Planned Actions in the Future
Digunakan untuk rencana atau niat yang sudah diputuskan sebelumnya.
Contoh:
We are going to sing at the party.
They are going to fly to South Africa.
I am going to start a new job next month.
She is going to visit her grandparents tomorrow.
Makna: tindakan tersebut sudah direncanakan sebelum saat berbicara.
2. Predictions Based on Evidence
Digunakan ketika kita yakin sesuatu akan terjadi karena ada tanda atau bukti sekarang.
Contoh:
Look at that car! It is going to crash.
The sky is very dark. It is going to rain.
He is driving too fast. He is going to have an accident.
Artinya: prediksi dibuat berdasarkan situasi yang terlihat saat ini, bukan sekadar pendapat.
Ringkasan
| Penggunaan | Contoh |
|---|---|
| Rencana di masa depan | We are going to travel next year. |
| Prediksi berdasarkan bukti | Look at those clouds. It is going to rain. |
Struktur utama:
am / is / are + going to + verb