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Grammar and Linguistics > Going to
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domenico
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I would like your opinion. When you use going to can you make a question even though it is not planned. For example �where are you going to tonigt? �. Is that ok or do you have to use where will you go tonight? |
3 Apr 2009
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Tere-arg
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Where are you going to go tonight? is asking about the listener�s plans.
What are you doing tonight? is asking about the arrangements made.
Will is used for spontaneous decisions and future predictions (no intention implied or facts to base upon)
I am not sure about the correctness of asking "What will you do tonight?" unless you continue it saying "What will you do tonight if it rains/if ..."
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3 Apr 2009
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eng789
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As a Canadian - If this was a quiz question : Where _______________ (you/go) to night?
I would expect to get - Where will you go tonight ? or Where are you going to go tonight?
But I would accept - Where are you going to night? If it was free writing.  |
3 Apr 2009
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douglas
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Barbara, I think you mean " going to tonight" or?? |
3 Apr 2009
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Neru006
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I would say: Where are you going tonight?
Using "Going to" implies present intentions for the future BUT when the main verb with "going to" is "go", it is commonly omitted.
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8 Apr 2009
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