Matching Pairs The Future in the Past - PracticeOnline version The Future in the Past by Gema Kuri 1 We brought in a new CEO thinking that she would be able to change the company culture. 2 I always knew he would do well in the company. 3 I was going to phone you this week, but I heard you were out of the office. 4 She assured us that she'd have the figures by the end of November. 5 I was going to send it to you, but I forgot. Sorry. 6 They were supposed to get back to me by Monday, but it's Wednesday and I still haven't heard from them. 7 I was visiting the client tomorrow, but they've just had to postpone the appointment. an obligation an arrangement a personal conviction an excuse a prediction an intention a promise