They managed (defuse) the situation and avoided (get) caught up in the ugly scene.

Having advised him (embark) on a course of therapy, the counsellor went on (suggest) that he try (see) a few different therapist before choosing one to work with.

The police recommended (lock) all the doors and windows before (leave) the house.

Use the cues to make a simple past sentence: her mother / suggest / go / to Canada.

Use the cues to make a simple past sentence: she / hate / live / in big cities

Until she heard his voice, she'd forgotten (meet) him three years ago.

My father said we couldn't afford (spend) the whole summer there, but we could stay for a month.

She stopped (iron) her clothes and started (put) them away.

The thief admitted (steal) the money the night before Christmas.

I was hoping (buy) a new outfit for the occasion, but my parents have forbidden me (spend) any more money!

When that wonderful summer was over, my parents promised (come) back the next year.

The new recruits all promised (improve) their standard of dress at work.