If we did more cultural activities, I’m sure we ___ attract more tourists. A. would B. were going C. will
A
The show ___ in a few minutes, so we had to rush. A. will start B. was starting C. would start
Answer: B
She said she ___ help me with my project later. A. would B. was helping C. is going to
Answer: A
They ___ have a picnic, but the weather was terrible. A. would B. were going to C. will
Answer: B
We were late because the bus ___ at 8:00. A. was leaving B. leaves C. would leave
Answer: A (future action in the past that was already planned/scheduled)
The government built the museum because it thought it ___ bring investment. A. is going to B. would C. was bringing
B
Before the election, the mayor said he ___ to make entry to all museums free. A. is going B. was going C. would
B
I would really like to go to the Edinburgh Festival ___. A. yesterday B. now C. next year
C (Correct future meaning with “would” expressing plan from past)
I couldn’t hear the film because the people behind me ___. A. would talk B. were talking C. are talking
Answer: B
I thought the lesson ___ at 3 pm, but it actually started at 2:30. A. is starting B. would start C. starts
Answer: B
Choose the sentence NOT showing future in the past: A. I was going to buy snacks, but I forgot. B. People were talking during the movie. C. The mayor said museums would be free.
B (continuous past action, not future in the past)
I only bought two tickets because I thought your brother ___. A. won’t come B. wasn’t coming C. will not coming
Answer: B
I fell asleep in the car when we ___ to the gallery. A. were going B. will go C. are going
A
I ___ enter a painting competition but didn’t finish in time. A. was going to B. would C. am going to
A
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