Verb Tenses
Angela said she was tired because she ______ since 6 o’clock that morning. (work)
had been working
I had problems driving in England because I wasn’t used ______ the left. (drive)
to driving
Please can you slow down a bit, I’m finding it hard to keep ____________ with you?
up
It was a lovely island and the local ancestors / inhabitants were friendly.
inhabitants
George ______ Paris three times but he’s never seen the Eiffel Tower. (visit)
has visited
I’d have missed the bus if I ______ any later. (arrived)
had arrived
My sister has fallen ____________ with my brother and they argue all the time.
out
I’m running a marathon for charity – do you want to be my sponsor / launch?
sponsor
This time tomorrow, you ________ on the train to London. (sit)
will be sitting
I can’t stand _____ in queues at the bank. (wait)
waiting
Before you decide, you should weigh ____________ the advantages and disadvantages.
up
I liked the music, but I couldn’t understand the contents / lyrics.
lyrics
When I got home, I found that someone ____ the window. (break)
had broken
They said the new books would _____ by post. (send)
be sent
The police signalled for the driver to pull ____________ onto the side of the road.
over
You should take your belongings / surroundings and leave immediately.
belongings
Don't worry, you will _____ a lot of help (give)
be given
If I were you, I ______ more careful (be)
would be
Mike takes ____________ his father – both of them are equally optimistic.
after
If you want to help, you should offer her a bit more agreement / encouragement.
encouragement