i was supposed to go vs I was supposed going

The correct phrase is 'I was supposed to go.' The structure 'be supposed to + base form of the verb' is used to talk about obligations, expectations, or plans. 'Going' is not used in this context.

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i was supposed to go

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express an obligation, expectation, or plan that was in place in the past.

Examples:

I was supposed to go to the meeting, but I couldn't make it.
She was supposed to call me yesterday, but she forgot.
They were supposed to finish the project by Friday.
He was supposed to pick up his sister from the airport.
We were supposed to leave early in the morning.

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I was supposed to go to Venice with my fiancé, but...
I was supposed to go mountain hiking.
I remember I didn't go where I was supposed to go.
Then, I was supposed to go to Paris... study at the Escoffier school.
See, I was supposed to go to West Point.
I was supposed to go last night, but I couldn't get a sitter.
I was supposed to go out at sea.
I was supposed to go hiking tomorrow.
I was supposed to go visit my grandmother near Carmel... but I missed the sign-up for Eldridge's trip.
I was supposed to go out there today to see her.
I was supposed to go to this new student orientation thing at Gardini Prep, but I might not be going there anymore.
I was supposed to go to Rob's house, but... I couldn't.
I was supposed to go to Garrett's after school... but I couldn't be around him.
I was supposed to go out on a date with a girl named Julie.
Maybe I was supposed to go see the Ghostbusters with my dad.
I was supposed to go with her on that last field trip but... we had a row, another row.
I was supposed to go to Europe, but my family has money problems.
Well, I was supposed to go home with Bonnie, but I can't find her.
I was supposed to go to prom and now I have to bury my mother.
So am I. I mean, I was supposed to go with Lauren.

I was supposed going

This phrase is incorrect in English. 'Going' is not used in this context with 'be supposed to.'

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2015年7月21日 ... ... 想闡述我們曾經計畫做某件事，卻因計畫生變而變故時，was/were “supposed to” or “going to”就可以派上用場，先說I was supposed/going to …
Jan 4, 2014 ... It was Monday afternoon. I was already packing all my stuff, going fishing in south Argentina. I was supposed going Tuesday morning.
Dec 27, 2011 ... I was supposed going in this Fall, but I went through there a few weeks back and no sign of anything happening…? Hope this hasn't been ...
I was supposed going to get my AC combed because of excessive damage. If it couldn't be combed a stipend was to be requested. Five months later and I still ...

Alternatives:

I was supposed to be going
I was going to go
I was meant to go
I was planning to go
I was going to

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i was supposed to go vs I was supposed going