1. While we were waiting in the queue I (tell) her all about the accident. 2. When he was really getting on my nerves I (send) him away.
3. We (seek) some relief from the scorching sun in the shade.
4. We (get) off the bus after two hours of travelling.
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5. They (pay) far too much for the car, in my opinion.
6. The sun (shine) into the dusty room through a tiny hole in the wall.
7. The house had been on fire for half an hour when the firemen (arrive) .
8. The hammer (fall) off the table right on my foot
9. My grandfather (die) at the age of 77.
10. I went into the hall and (hang) up my coat on the coat hanger.
11. I did not want to cook so we (go) out for dinner.
12. I could not decide at first but then I firmly (make) up my mind.
13. I (kneel) down at her knees and asked her to marry me.
14. I (keep) away from him. I knew how vicious he was.
15. He (teach) me German.
16. He (swim) for at least two hours.
17. He (lead) the group through the jungle.
18. He (cut) up the cake into five equal parts.
19. Everything (seem) so romantic in the moonlight.
20. At first I could not put up with him but then I really (grow) fond of him.
1. told
2. sent
3. was seeking
4. got
5. payed
6. was shining
7. arrived
8. fell
9. died
10. hung / hanged
11. went
12. made
13. knelt
14. kept
15. taught
16. has been swimming
17. was leading
18. cut
19. seem
20. grew