Question

Complete the following statement using the appropriate option:

I ________ Jim, but I decided to write him a letter instead.

• A. am going to phone
• B. was going to phone
• C. have gone to phone
• D. will go to phone

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

was going to phone

Here, 'was going to phone' in past continuous is correct because it is used to indicate uncompleted action in the past (with or without time reference).
'Am going to phone' in present continuous is incorrect because it implies an action going on at the time of speaking.
'Have gone to phone' present perfect is incorrect because it is used to indicate an action which started in the past and has continued up untill now.
'Will go to phone' in future simple is incorrect because it indicates an action, condition or circumstance which has not taken place as yet.