REPHRASING PAST TENSES

I haven’t played tennis for nine months . I last...................

Billy left a minute ago. Bill

Nassima missed the bus so she took a train. Nassima took a train after__________________

Alicia went to London for the first time. Alicia _________________ to London before.

I’ve never spoken to him before. It’s ................................................ to him

The last time they won the election was eleven years ago.They .....................11 years

David took a deep breath and dived into the water. After David _______________,

Beth and Simon only got engaged a few weeks ago. They.....................engaged

The last time she travelled by air was in March. She ..........................March

We haven’t heard from them since 1st August. We last………………......1st of August

It’s many years since we last met. We ............................................. years

We were surprised, because it was the first time they had ever invited us to lunch. We were surprised because they ......................... before

I met Arthur 3 years ago. I.........................................years

He has not been to see his mother for ages. He last....

The police arrived too late, so the robber escaped "By the time _________________

The phone call interrupted Gonzalo’s breakfast. Gonzalo _________________rang

He’s been away from school for six weeks. It’s ................................ school