What is intention ? An expression that is used to state plans or something intended to do in the future.
Main purposes There are several main purposes for using expressing intention in English, namely: Shows intent and purpose. Shows plan. Indicates something that is meant to be done in the future. Show willingness. State a plan that has been prepared in advance.
Asking of making Plan and Intention What are you going to do ? Do you want to go see a movie ? Are you thinking of ….? Do you have any intention of …..? Any plan to …..? What are you going to do in …..? What will you do tonight ?
Would like to The use of expressing intention is more often used to express wishes in a more polite way Formula : Subject (they, we, i , you, she, he, it) + would like to + V1 + object/complement . Example : I would like to speak to the headmaster.
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Will/ Shall The word will is used to indicate an unplanned or voluntary wish. Formula : Subject (they, we, i , you, she, he, it) + will + V1 + object/complement. Example : I will help you to find your book
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Be going to The use of the word be going to shows or conveys a desire that has been planned or decided Formula : Subject (they, we, i , you, she, he, it) + is/am/are going to + V1 + object/complement . Example : I am going to finish my paper tonight
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Dialog Expressing Intention Sopi : Hi Ria , what are you going to do this sunday ? Ria : Hi Sopi , I am going to do my homework. How about you? Sopi : I am going to do my homework too. Shall we do our homework together Ria : Sure! Would you like to come to my house? Sopi : Okay! I will go to your house at 5 PM.