Rewrite the sentences using the future in the past.

1. I’ve decided I am going to learn Arabic.
I decided I was going to learn Arabic.
2. My employer says the company will give me on-the-job training.
My employer said the company would give me on-the-job training.
3. He is going to a painting class this evening.
I found out he was going to a painting class that evening.
4. I know the classes start in the summer.
I knew the classes started in the summer.
5. I am very disappointed to learn the owner will be closing the company in the autumn.
I was very disappointed to learn the owner would be closing the company in the autumn.

Lesson 6: Learning Experiences

A. Rewrite the sentences using the future in the past.

1. I’ve decided I am going to learn Arabic.
I decided I was going to learn Arabic.
2. My employer says the company will give me on-the-job training.
My employer said the company would give me on-the-job training.
3. He is going to a painting class this evening.
I found out he was going to a painting class that evening.
4. I know the classes start in the summer.
I knew the classes started in the summer.
5. I am very disappointed to learn the owner will be closing the company in the autumn.
I was very disappointed to learn the owner would be closing the company in the autumn.