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In the 80s people (travel) by train rather than by car.
would travel
Ross (get) bad sunburn because he (sit) in the sun all day
got, had been sitting
I (be) late for my exam and by the time I got to school, the students (finish) it.
was, had finished
Ann (plan) to go to the USA, when she won a week’s holiday.
had been planning
We (leave) the house when I realised I had left my bag upstairs.
were leaving
We (go) back to Pablo’s house when the film had finished.
went
I (not hear) from Greg for ages so it was great to finally hear from him.
hadn't heard
I was late getting to the party and by the time I arrived, everyone (eat) all the food!
had eaten
I (live) in a house with a garden, but now I live in an apartment with a balcony. (state in the past)
used to live
When I couldn’t do my homework, I (always ask) my sister for help. (habit in the past)
would always ask
It was lovely to see Joana because we (not see) her for ages.
hadn't seen
I (watch) my favourite show and my sister (chat) when my mum said that the dinner was ready.
was watching, was chatting
It (not rain) for a long time and the ground was very dry.
hadn't rained
Becky (get off) the bus and (wait) outside the cinema for her friend.
got off, waited
When we _____ again, Steve and I _____ each other for more than fifteen years.
 
met / hadn't seen
 
are meeting / haven't seen
 
met / don't see
 
have met / didn't see
_____ to be able to concentrate on my work because I _____ enough sleep last night.
 
don't seem / didn't get
 
didn't seem / don't get
 
didn't seem / am not getting
 
don't seem / haven't got
Liam _____ for ten hours, but he still _____ half of the distance by then.
 
had been driving / hadn't covered
 
is driving / hasn't been covering
 
has been driving / didn't cover
 
was driving / didn't cover
They _____ the whole building by the time the fire _____ to all the floors.
 
had evacuated / spread
 
evacuated / had spread
 
were evacuating / has spread
 
evacuated / was spreading
In the past, land travels _____ very long and they _____ very tiring.
 
used to take / were
 
take / have been
 
had taken / were
 
had been taking / had been
Janette _____ all her friends for advice before she _____ to quit her job.
 
had asked / decided
 
was asking / has decided
 
has asked / decides
 
has been asking / had decided
When the film finished, I _____ the alarm clock and _____ to bed.
 
set / went
 
had sate / have gone
 
was setting / was going
 
had set / is going
Because I _____ to eating with chopsticks, I _____ a hard time during the dinner.
 
wasn't used / had
 
didn't use / was having
 
hadn't been used / am having
 
am not used / had been having
There _____ some ketchup around his mouth because he _____ spaghetti.
 
was / had been eating
 
is / had been eating
 
had been / has eaten
 
has been / eats
The baby _____ the living room floor with colour pens while her mother _____ the kitchen.
 
was marking / was mopping
 
marked / has been mopping
 
has marked / mopped
 
had marked / had mopped
It was a real surprise because she _____ no idea that they _____ a birthday party for her.
 
had / had organized
 
has had / were organizing
 
had / have been organizing
 
was having / organized
I _____ my pen, and I don't remember where I last _____ it.
 
have lost / used
 
have lost / have used
 
lost / had used
 
had lost / was using
Frank _____ to this city five years ago, but it seems he still _____ used to living with the heavy traffic here.
 
moved / isn't
 
has moved / doesn't
 
was moving / wasn't
 
moved / didn't
What _____ the two _____ about when they started to quarrel?
 
were / talking
 
have / talked
 
do / talk
 
are / talking
Vegetables and fruits don't taste as delicious as they _____ when I _____ a kid.
 
used to do / was
 
did / have been
 
have done / was
 
were doing / had been
Although he _____ his early childhood in Germany, he doesn't remember anything from that time now.
 
spent
 
had been spending
 
has spent
 
was spending
Grandpa _____ his last car for thirty years when he _____ it last year.
 
had had / sold
 
was having / sold
 
had / had sold
 
had / was selling
They _____ for only a few minutes when they _____ a flat tyre.
 
had been travelling / had
 
have travelled / were having
 
travelled / have had
 
were travelling / had
We _____ our meal on the train as it _____ across the beautiful countryside.
 
were enjoying / was going
 
have enjoyed / is going
 
enjoyed / had gone
 
had been enjoying / has gone
When Patricia _____ into her car, she remembered she _____ the water boiler on.
 
got / had left
 
was getting / has left
 
had got / leaves
 
got / was leaving


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