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We knew the kids ____ love opening their presents at midnight.
were about to
were to
would
Everyone thought the tree ____ look beautiful once the lights were added.
was to
was about to
would
They knew the trip was _____ to be delayed because of holiday traffic.
likely
about
bound
Santa ___ to make his entrance when the children woke up.
would
was likely
was about
Rewrite the sentence using “future in the past”. (He planned to buy a car)
He was going to buy a car.
Rewrite the sentence using “future in the past”. (She intended to study abroad.)
She was going to study abroad.
Rewrite the sentence using “future in the past”. (He promised he’d fix the sink.)
He said he would fix the sink.
Rewrite the sentence using “future in the past”. (We were on the point of leaving the house.)
We were about to leave the house.
She said she _______ (was about to / would) bring the documents tomorrow.
would
They _______ (were supposed to / were going to) arrive at 8, but they were late. (expectation, maybe a plan or arrangement.)
were supposed to
They _______ (were supposed to / were going to) arrive at 8, but they were late. (a planned intention)
were going to
The team _______ (was about to / would) score, but the referee stopped the game.
was about
