future in the past C1

Originally the work _________________ completed in April, but there were delays due to bad weather.

• was about to be

• was on the verge of being

• was to have been

We ______________ last week but we couldn't find time.

• would meet

• were supposed to meet

• were on the point of meeting

We _______________ call you, but someone said you were away.

• would

• were going to

• were suppose to

• would have call

I ____________ leave the house when I realised it was a holiday and I didn't have to go to work.

• was about to

• was meant to

• would

Fill in with one word:

We were to have __________ on holiday together, but two people cancelled at the last minute.

The party ______________ a surprise for Janet, but unfortunately Tim told her.

• were going to be

• was on the point of being

• was suppose to be

• was meant to be

Fill in with one word:

She _________ regret her rudeness later when Maria was promoted above her.

Which event probably did NOT come true?

• He was to give a speech on Monday

• She was to have arrived on time.

• I was about to call you.

• We had no idea how this would unfold.

Fill in with one word:

I was _______ about to come to class when I learnt we'd have a Zoom meeting instead.

Fill in with one word: Jen arrived in Cairo where she ... spend the next 2 years of her life.