be going to, may and might
English Grade 5 (Top Goal 2) · Unit 3: Job Paths · Lesson 2 · Term 1
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Lesson questions (13)
- I'm ____ to work in an office.
Answer: not going - She ____ be a pilot because she likes flying. (possible)
Answer: may - Julian ____ be a pilot because he's scared of planes.
Answer: might not - I ____ going to be an engineer.
Answer: am - He ____ become a journalist. He isn't sure.
Answer: might - After "may" and "might" we use ____.
Answer: the base form of the verb - They ____ going to study art.
Answer: are - We use "may" and "might" when something is ____.
Answer: possible but not certain - She ____ come to the meeting. She's very busy.
Answer: may not - What ____ you going to be when you grow up?
Answer: are - I might ____ a photographer.
Answer: be - Choose the correct sentence.
Answer: He may work in a factory. - It ____ rain later. Take an umbrella.
Answer: might
About this lesson
“be going to, may and might” is from English Grade 5 (Top Goal 2) (Unit 3: Job Paths) and has 13 questions with answers. Sample questions: “I'm ____ to work in an office.” and “She ____ be a pilot because she likes flying. (possible)”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.
Lesson words: not going · may · might not · am · might · the base form of the verb · are · possible but not certain · may not · be
How to use it in class
- Show the question on the board and let students think before the options appear.
- Split the class into two teams; every correct answer earns a point.
- Display it on the smart board, send it as homework by link, or play it solo or in two teams.
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Questions about this lesson
When do we use be going to?
For plans: I'm going to work in an office.
What is the difference between may and might?
Both express possibility, and might is slightly less certain.
How do we make be going to negative?
We add not after be. Example: I'm not going to work in an office. With the third person: She isn't going to.
Do students need an account to play this lesson?
No. The teacher shares the lesson link; the student types a first name and plays on a phone or computer, and the score reaches the teacher.
Which games suit this lesson?
You can play it in The Hunter, Complete the sentence, Match Up, Matching pairs and the other games and activities on Hessa Play.