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I thought Emilia was finishing at 6.00, but when I went to meet her, she ________ (already leave).
had already left
I ________ (work) really hard on the project for weeks – I hadn’t realised how tired I was.
had been working
I froze with fear at the sudden noise – I knew Patrik ________ (go out) ten minutes before.
had gone out
I was listening to the radio while I ________ (drive) home from work and ...
was driving
We ________ (sleep) for a while when we were woken up by an incredibly loud clap of thunder.
had been sleeping
I’d like to tell you about something interesting that ________ (happen) when I was 11.
happened
My grandad ______ (express a habit/ never complain) even when we made a lot of noise.
would never complain
I ______ (always/get) into trouble for annoying my older sister.
was always getting
You wouldn’t have recognized me when I was at college – my hair ________ (express a habit/be) really short!
used to be
When I first arrived in Canada, I found it hard to get ______ (work) in the cold weather.
used to working
Do you remember his grandparents _______ (give-- a habit) him expensive presents when he was little?
would give/ used to give
When I was young, my classmates _______ (always/ask) for my notes before exams because they never paid attention in class.
were always asking
