WOULD or BE GOING TO
When my father bought that painting, he didn't know that the artist ______ become famous
When my father bought that painting, he didn't know that the artist would become famous
Anna and Lidia turned up at my apartment just as I _______________ to bed.
a) would go
b) was about to go
c) went
Anna and Lidia turned up at my apartment just as I was about to go to bed.
The speaker ________ attend the conference due to illness.
The speaker wasn't able to attend the conference due to illness.
I’m an electrician – I’ve learned some _____ of the trade, like how to use glue to fix a switch
a. information
b. lessons
c. tricks
c. tricks
..........................it was raining heavily, John decided to go for a run in the park.
Although / Despite the fact that
I didn't post the letter to Kate because I was _____ to see her the following weekend
I didn't post the letter to Kate because I was going to see her the following weekend
You're home early! I thought you ___________ go to the mall with your friends after school.
a) were going to
b) you were about to
c) are going to
You're home early! I thought you were going to go to the mall with your friends after school.
I ________ speak a little English when I was a boy.
I could speak a little English when I was a boy.
In life, if you don't learn from your _______, you are bound to repeat them.
a. lessons
b. mistakes
c. classes
b. mistakes
I love tea. My sister, ..........................., can't function without her morning coffee.
however // on the other hand
I didn’t want a full-time job because I (start) university in the autumn.
I didn't want a full-time job because I was going to start university in the autumn
John promised he ________ call every day.
a) was about to
b) would
c) was supposed to
John promised he would call every day.
His car broke down but he ________ bring it to the garage to have it repaired.
His car broke down, but he managed to bring it to the garage to have it repaired.
_______ the night before an exam isn’t the best way to learn.
a. Cramming
b. Revising
c. Noting
a. Cramming
.............................. being busy, he always finds time for his family.
Despite
He gave me Tracy's birthday present because I (see) her the next day for lunch
He gave me Tracy's birthday because I was going to see her the next day for lunch
The concert ________ have started an hour ago, but it seems like the artists still haven't arrived.
a) was supposed to
b) would
c) was going to
The concert was supposed to have started an hour ago, but it seems like the artists still haven't arrived.
The bird ________ escaping from its cage. I am sad that it has gone.
The bird succeeded in escaping from its cage. I am sad that it has gone.
Most kids learn the multiplication tables ________.
a. from experience
b. by heart
c. by luck
b. by heart
.................... a four-day week may not work for everyone, it can be a beneficial option for many people.
Although
When I first met Fiona, I had no idea that the encounter (change) my life forever
When I first met Fiona, I had no idea that the encounter would change my life forever
I ________ married him, but he left for Europe and never returned.
a) would
b) was supposed to
c) would have
I would have married him, but he left for Europe and never returned.
The team ________ overcome the odds and win the championship. Now they will be promoted.
The team managed to overcome the odds and win the championship. Now they will be promoted.
I need to do better next term, my ____ on this one weren't great.
a. marks
b. notes
c. bills
a. marks
More traditional employees might not adapt to the change. ..................., a four-day work week can help attract and retain talent in a competitive job market.
However // On the other hand