why this sentence must be sue 'going'?

Kritsada · Tue May 01, 2007 10:34 am *why this sentence must be sue 'going'?*

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #106 "Beginner Grammar Questions Test (1)", question 10

The forecast isn't good for tomorrow. It's ......... to rain so don't forget to bring your umbrella.

(a) having
(b) going
(c) seems

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #106 "Beginner Grammar Questions Test (1)", answer 10

The forecast isn't good for tomorrow. It's going to rain so don't forget to bring your umbrella.

Correct answer: (b) going
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why this sentence must be sue 'going'? I don't understood.
If I can use having,it's incorrect,right?

Kritsada

Conchita · Tue May 01, 2007 13:09 pm *why this sentence must be sue 'going'?*

The be going to form (+ infinitive) is a way of expressing the near future. Here it is used for prediction.

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