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I am going to eat vs i am going to eating

The correct sentence is 'I am going to eat.' 'Eat' should be in its base form after 'going to.' 'Eating' is not correct in this context.
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Last updated: November 03, 2024 • 12150 views

I am going to eat

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a future action that the speaker intends to do. The verb 'eat' is in its base form after 'going to.'

Examples:

  • I am going to eat dinner at 7 p.m.
  • She is going to eat lunch with her friends.
  • They are going to eat pizza for dinner.
  • We are going to eat at the new restaurant.
  • He is going to eat a sandwich for lunch.

i am going to eating

This phrase is incorrect in English. The verb 'eating' should not be used after 'going to.'

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