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I had planned to visit my grandparents last weekend, but I got sick. (be going to)
I was going to visit my grandparents last weekend, but I got sick.
He almost told me the secret, but he decided not to. (be about to)
He was about to tell me the secret, but he decided not to.
The concert was planned for last Saturday, but it was postponed. (be due to)
The concert was due to happen last Saturday, but it was postponed.
We were sure they would win the competition, and they did. (be bound to)
They were bound to win the competition, and they did.
The meeting was planned for Monday, but they changed the date. (be supposed to)
The meeting was supposed to be on Monday, but they changed the date.
The team was scheduled to start training in February. (be set to)
The team was set to start training in February.
We had plans to leave early in the morning, but we overslept. (present continuous in the past)
We were leaving early in the morning, but we overslept.
I hope we will hear some good news soon. (should)
We should hear some good news soon.
I don't think the flight will be delayed. (shouldn’t)
The flight shouldn’t be delayed.
What are you supposed to be doing tomorrow?
What is something that is expected to happen next year?
What will you be doing tomorrow at 6 p.m.?
What were you going to do yesterday but didn’t?
What were you supposed to do last weekend, but plans changed?
What was due to happen at work or school this week, but got postponed?
