Usage of "going to"

[Elita]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #65 "How to ask a question", question 7

How much is the new car ......... to cost me?

(a) trying
(b) doing
(c) finding
(d) going

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #65 "How to ask a question", answer 7

How much is the new car going to cost me?

Correct answer: (d) going
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ples explan forme this answer.

Elita

[Mister Micawber]

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The 'going-to' form of the future verb is tested here.
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Canadian-American native speaker
who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's
ESL cafe: Interview with Mr. Micawber