Easy Phrasal Verbs: Learn English verbs through conversations

39.7.1 be going to go back (future

prediction)

39.7.1.1 Chad and Sam are talking about their friend Gary and his girlfriend Gina.

Chad:  Did  Gary  tell  you  that  he  split  up  with  Gina  again?  She  was

cheating on him.

Sam: Yeah, but he’s going to go back to her. He’s just completely in love

with her.

Chad: Really? Do you think so?

Sam:  Yeah.  They've  broken  up  so  many  times  already  and  they  always

get back together.

Chad: I guess you're right.

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39.7.2 be going to go back (future

intention)

39.7.2.1 Arjun and his friend, Donald, are going to graduate from college soon. They are

talking about their future plans.

Donald: It’s only three weeks until we graduate. Can you believe it?

Arjun: I know. Unbelievable how fast the time has gone.

Donald: What are you going to do after you graduate?

Arjun: I’m going to go back to India and get married.

Donald: What?! Married?

Arjun: Yeah. I have to find a nice girl first, but I want to get married at the

end of next year, if possible.

Donald: Aren’t you kind of young?

Arjun: I suppose.

Donald: You don’t even have a girlfriend.

Arjun: I know. But it’s pretty easy to meet nice girls through matchmaking

agencies.

Donald: Well, good luck. I hope you find a fantastic girl.

Arjun: Thanks.

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