4) Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using waslwere going to, be about to, be on the point of, be + infinitive with to, or be due to and including the word in bold. 1 According to the timetable, their plane arrives at 4.55. (due)
Their plane ………………………………………………………………… at 4: 55.
2 The programme you want to watch starts in one minute, so come in and sit down. (about)
The programme you want to watch …………………………………………………………………, so come in and sit down.
3 The annual meeting will be next month. is
The annual meeting ………………………………… next month.
4 My intention was to phone you last night but I forgot. (going)
I ………………………………………………you last night but I forgot.
5 On the instructions it says that you should call this number if the computer stops working. (are)
On the instructions it says that …………………………………………. this number if the computer stops working.
6 If you listen to me, I´m going to explain what happened in a few seconds. (just)
If you listen to me, ……………………………………… explain what happened.
7 This bill should be paid in two weeks. (due)
This bill ………………………………………….. in two weeks.
8 I just wanted to leave for work when I heard it. (point)
I was ……………………………………………………….. for work when I heard it.