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2 Grammar Macmillan English Hub C1 Worksheet 

Future in the past

Student A

A W
 rite an explanation for each of the situations below in three sentences.
Do not use any of the words given in the bullet points. Use the sentence prompts in
the Useful phrases box to help you.

• You lost your job. • You spent all your money.

• You had a lucky escape. • You took up a new hobby.

Useful phrases
I was about to … I was supposed to …
I was going to … I knew I wouldn’t be able to …
I didn’t think I’d have time to … I decided I would … instead

B Work in pairs. Read your sentences to your partner. Can they guess the situation?

Student B

A W
 rite an explanation for each of the situations below in three sentences.
Do not use any of the words given in the bullet points. Use the sentence prompts in
the Useful phrases box to help you.

• Your car broke down. • You had an argument with a friend.

• You changed career. • You won a prize.

Useful phrases
I was about to … I was supposed to …
I was going to … I knew I wouldn’t be able to …
I didn’t think I’d have time to … I decided I would … instead

B Work in pairs. Read your sentences to your partner. Can they guess the situation?

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