Question

I. Put the verbs into the right Past forms 1. Before the Smiths _ _ (buy) their new house, they _ (change) lots of places to live. 2. Laura _ (send) us a postcard from her holiday in Italy. 3. When the rain started they _ (work) in the field 4. At 6 o’clock yesterday we _ (wait) for the bus at the station. 5. When I saw her yesterday she __ (not hear) the news yet 6. I met Helen while she I _ (do) the shopping 7. I had to postpone my visit because I (not decide) the time and the place. 8. You _ (not, sleep) when I _ (return) last night.

Answer 1

1. Before the Smiths **bought** their new house, they **had changed** lots of places to live.

2. Laura **sent** us a postcard from her holiday in Italy.

3. When the rain started they **were working** in the field.

4. At 6 o’clock yesterday we **were waiting** for the bus at the station.

5. When I saw her yesterday she **had not heard** the news yet.

6. I met Helen while she **was doing** the shopping.

7. I had to postpone my visit because I **had not decided** the time and the place.

8. You **were not sleeping** when I **returned** last night.

Answer 2

1.bought
2.sent
2. were working
3. were waiting
4.had not heard