Despite allow / allowing an extra two hours for the journey, I thought I was going to be late because lots of trains were cancelled / cancelling.

In the end, I managed to get / getting there on time.

I was be / being interviewed for a job.

Be / Being punctual is extremely important.

Yesterday morning was really frustrated / frustrating.

I hate turn up / turning up late for anything.

I really hate people who keep / keeping me waiting for ages.

I decided to leave / leaving home early to avoid to get / getting caught in the rush hour.