The teacher ...... (intend) to speak about the past perfect in more detail, but he ...... (run) out of time.

Some students ...... (want) to go swimming later that week, but unfortunately they ...... (have to) study for their maths exam.

David ...... (hope) to get promoted but his boss ...... (decide) otherwise.

Andrew ...... (hope) for a long holiday, but he ...... (get) three days off only.

The children ...... (long) for a great summer trip to the Himalayas, but their presents ...... (send) them to a common summer camp only.

The unemployed man ...... (long) for a well-paid job, but he ...... (end) up with a poorly paid one only.

The manager ...... (want) to do the merger asap, but his CEO ...... (think) it better to wait.

The parents ...... (wish) for a peaceful Christmas but they ...... (not/can) enjoy a single moment because they had so much work.

Simon ...... (wish) for a new toy car but he ...... (get) a big bear instead.

The bank customers ...... (intend) to withdraw their money soon but the bank ...... (remain) closed the whole week.