The verb to lie · Conjugation
Going to Future of lie
The answer: am / is / are going to lie
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A plan already made, or a prediction based on what you can see now.
Quick answer
The Going to Future of the verb to lie is am / is / are going to lie.
Example: I'm going to lie on the sofa this weekend.
Full conjugation in the Going to Future
| Pronoun | Form | Contraction |
|---|---|---|
| I | am going to lie | I'm going to lie |
| You | are going to lie | You're going to lie |
| He / She / It | is going to lie | He's / She's / It's going to lie |
| We | are going to lie | We're going to lie |
| You (pl.) | are going to lie | You're going to lie |
| They | are going to lie | They're going to lie |
Common mistakes to avoid
1. I going to lie ❌
Going to always needs am, is or are before it. Say I am going to lie or I'm going to lie, and she is going to lie. Without the helper verb, the sentence is wrong.
2. I'm going to lying ❌
After going to, use the base form of the verb: I'm going to lie. The -ing is only on going. Do not mix it up with the Present Continuous of go + a place: I'm going to school.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you conjugate lie with going to?+
Use am, is or are + going to + the base form (the verb with no to). For example: I'm going to lie, she's going to lie, they're going to lie. Only am, is or are changes. Going to lie stays the same.
When do you use going to with lie?+
Use it for a plan, something you decided before you speak: I'm going to visit my grandma on Sunday. Also use it for a prediction based on something you can see now: Look at those clouds! It's going to rain.
Will or going to: which one do you use with lie?+
Use going to for a plan you made before: I'm going to lie. Use will for a decision you make at the moment of speaking: I'll lie. Ask yourself: did I decide before, or am I deciding now?
What does “gonna lie” mean?+
Gonna is how people often say going to in fast, informal speech: I'm gonna lie = I'm going to lie. You hear it in songs, films and series. Do not write it in a test or a school text.
How do you make the negative and the question of lie with going to?+
Negative: I'm not going to lie, she isn't going to lie. Question: put am, is or are before the subject: Are you going to lie…?, Is he going to lie…? Do not use do: Do you going to lie? is wrong.
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