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Future in the Past

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