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    Be about to / be going to

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    Be about to / be going to
    Message from luohuan posted on 06-08-2013 at 16:47:09 (D | E | F)
    Hello

    Could you help me please?
    I would like to know the difference between be about to and be going to.
    Thank you for replying.


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    Edited by lucile83 on 06-08-2013 18:42


    Re: Be about to / be going to from angel7, posted on 06-08-2013 at 17:07:57 (D | E)
    Hello,

    "be going to" is used to express an action which happens or takes place in the future and "be about to" for a very near future.
    Hope it helps.

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    Edited by angel7 on 06-08-2013 17:09

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    Edited by lucile83 on 06-08-2013 18:44



    Re: Be about to / be going to from violet91, posted on 06-08-2013 at 19:54:53 (D | E)
    Hello ,

    1 ]- to be going to : expresses something you have the intention of doing in a near future ; or something visible , obvious to see or guess :
    a ) I am fed up with my old car ; I am going to change it for a brand new one.
    b ) Look at this heavy grey sky : it is going to rain , for sure.
    c ) This lady is going to have her babytwins this month which explains how heavy she looks ( and is ) and exhausted she is.

    2 ]- to be about : also expresses a near future , but it refers to changes , events or the status of a person which is officially stated , such as a future marriage published at the Town Hall three weeks before the vows and celebration.
    This fantastic couple is about to marry , aren't they?




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