Future in the Past
was going to / would to describe past plans.
Examples
- I was going to call, but forgot.
Key rules
- Use was/were going to, would, was about to for plans from a past viewpoint
- Was going to may show an unfulfilled plan
- Would is used in narratives
- Was to can express destiny
Common mistakes
- He said he will come → He said he would come
- I was going to calling → I was going to call
💡 Tip: It looks forward from a past time.