We use "going + infinitive" to talk about the future.

We worked on making sentences in the previous lesson, and in this lesson, we will practice making yes/no questions.

Here is the pattern to make this kind of question.

Be verb + subject + going + infinitive…?

• Are you going to come to the party?
• Is he going to quit his job?
• Are they going to be late?
• Is she going to care if I don't come?
• Are Mark and Tim going to help us?

Like other yes/no questions, there are long and short answers.

Are you going to play?

• Yes, I am going to play.
• Yes, I am.
• Yes.

Is he going to be there?

• No, he isn't going to be there.
• No, he isn't.
• No.

It is also possible to use other future tense sentences when you answer.

Is she going to come?

• Yes, she will come.
• No, she won't come.
• She might come.
• Yes, she is coming.

Take a look at some examples and practice speaking.

Example Questions

• Is it going to rain tomorrow morning?
• Is the bus going to leave on time?
• Is she going to like the new office layout?
• Is he going to be ready on time?
• Is the new book going to be good?
• Is the new house going to be built by September?
• Is Tim going to make a proposal at the meeting?
• Is Janice going to graduate this year?


• Are you going to go on a trip during the holiday?
• Are you going to be angry if you don't get the promotion?
• Are we going to be late?
• Are Tim and Mark going to play basketball with us this weekend?
• Are Jon and Sam going to get married soon?
• Are your children going to perform at the school concert?
• Are the teachers going to work during the holiday?
• Are those shirts going to be on sale next week?

English Conversation 1

A) Are you going to play soccer with us tomorrow?
B) I don't think I am going to play this week. I'm just too busy.
A) That's too bad. What are you going to do?
B) I think I am going to come to the office and work.
A) What will you work on?
B) I need to prepare for my presentation next week.

English Conversation 2

A) Is your brother going to live with you for a long time?
B) I hope not. He is really messy.
A) Why is he living with you now?
B) He just moved to the city and he doesn't have any place to stay while he looks for his own place. I think he is going to move out within a month.
A) A month is a long time. Are you going to be okay?
B) I'll be fine. Thanks.

Finish these questions. Your English skills will improve a lot if you just take the time to do this simple practice.

Tip: Say the questions aloud. This will help you practice speaking English and improve your English fluency.

Are you going to _______________?
Are you going to _______________ after _______________?
Is he going to _______________ tonight?
Is he going to _______________ when _______________?
Is she going to _______________ if _______________?
Are they going to _______________ later?
Are they going to _______________ after _______________?
Are we going to _______________?