Sub + be + about to + Base Form (V1) + when + sentence
Use be about to + Base Form (V1) to say something is going to happen very soon. Add when + clause to show another event interrupts or happens at that moment.
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Sub + be + about to + Base Form (V1) + when + sentence - Mask Toggle
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| #1 |
I was about to leave when my phone rang. |
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| #2 |
She was about to start when the power went out. |
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| #3 |
They were about to board when the gate changed. |
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| #4 |
We were about to eat when the guests arrived. |
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| #5 |
I was about to reply when I realized I misunderstood. |
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| #6 |
She was about to sleep when the baby started crying. |
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| #7 |
They were about to celebrate when they heard the announcement. |
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| #8 |
We were about to take a photo when the rain started. |
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| #9 |
He was about to explain when someone interrupted him. |
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| #10 |
I was about to pay when the card machine stopped working. |
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