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Was/were going to Exercises

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In English we use was / were going to to talk about plans we made in the past which didn't happen, or won't happen in the future.

Examples sentences :

I was going to visit my aunt when I went to England, but she had gone to Spain for the summer. (So I didn't visit her)
We were going to move to Thailand next year, but we were offered better jobs here. (So we didn't go)
Simon was going to take a holiday in August, but his company was short staffed. (So he couldn't go)
Petra was going to start her course in London in September, but her visa didn't come through.
They were going to book a cabin for the summer, but decided to go camping instead.

Notes for use of was / were going to :

We often use this form to apologize for not doing something and give a reason why.

Was/were going to example sentences
What else were you going to cook with the chicken?	Cos’altro volevi cucinare con il pollo?
We were going to get something to eat on the way!	Dovevamo prendere qualcosa da mangiare sulla strada!
How did I know you were going to ask that?	Come sapevo che stavi per chiederlo?
I was just going to mash some garlic for the risotto!	Volevo solo schiacciare un po’ di aglio per il risotto!
Hi Cate! I was going to call you, too...	Ciao Cate! Stavo per chiamarti anch’io…
Umm, I was going to finish talking to Nick about the rent.	Umm, volevo finire di parlare a Nick dell’affitto.
I was just going to ask you if you could do me a favour.	Volevo solo chiederti se potevi farmi un favore.

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