(5) Complete the text with the Past Simple, the Past Perfect Simple or
the Past Perfect Continuous of the verbs in brackets.
Fresh ice (1)
(form) around the Nautilus all
morning. We were stuck, and the situation was getting worse.
It was becoming obvious that we could go no further south.
1 (2)
(talk) to the other sailors but nobody
(3)
(have) any idea about how to escape. I
(4)
(decide) to go and see Captain Nemo. He
(think) about our situation for some time.
and when I (6)
(speak) to him, he
(already / decide) how to solve the
problem. He (8)
(suggest) something which I
(9)
(not think of. 'We will sail under the ice to
the South Pole,' he said. I (10)
(think) about the
idea for a moment and (11)
(realise) that we
might have to stay underwater for several days. It would be
extremely dangerous.
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1. Good-bye, and thank you ever so much (for coming) with me. 2. She was afraid (of going) on public transport. 3. She began to have frightful pains all over her, and she held her breath to prevent herself (from crying) out and ( waking) her mother. 4. This was Daphne's only chance (of telling) them of her college life. 5. She had the local habit (of placing) the word "eh" at the end of her remarks, questions and answers alike. 6. I was aware (of plunging) into a network of fresh difficulties. 7. His mother would not like the idea (of eating) fruit unwashed. 8. "It seems to me an awfully selfish way (of looking) at things," said Philip. 9. "I don’t see the use (of reading) the same thing over and over again," said Philip. 10. Sandy could not remember (being asked) about it. 11. I had not asked for advice, I was quite capable (of advising) myself. 12. That's no reason (for giving up).13. It would be better to wait for him on the terrace where she was fond (of sitting) toward evening (enjoying) the view of which she was never tired. 14. Dad would not dream (of saying) such a thing to anyone. 15. Miss Brodie was greatly taken aback and suffered greatly from a sense (being betrayed). 16. He was looking forward (to taking) the tickets. 17. Are you thinking, Sandy, (about doing) a day’s washing? 18. And then a minute or two afterwards someone else entered the room and expressed his surprise (of having found) Griffiths there. 19. She was on the point (of obtaining) permission to go for walks alone. 20. Jane, your nose wants (blowing). 21. "That child needs (being taken) care of," said Eliza. 22. He felt that life was worth (being taken) care of. 23. The night seemed very long. He shivered. He was ashamed (of sleeping) on the Embankment. 24. They were busy (finding) some food. 25. Did he suspect her (of having seen) him enter the room? 26. Thank you (for giving) me this book. 27. His heart sank at the thought (of going) out into the bleak darkness. 28. These girls did not say anything to the others (being painted) by the art master. 29. "I'm not very good (at guessing)," I said, with a laugh. 30. Ann was such a friendly, pretty child, few people could resist (talking) to her. 31. The baby was round and very red, with dark curly hair. "Fancy her (having) hair. I thought they were born bald," said Raymond. 32. I don't like (wearing) a black tie to movies. I enjoy (seeing) my movies when I eat popcorn. 33. But I can't tell you how grateful I am to you (for listening) to me. I had to talk about it and it was so kind of you to listen.

My brother is..ten years old. He is at university.There aren't any flowers in the garden. It is winter. My sister has three children. They were born in may. Is Ann working today?-She .has.a meeting today. Tom never sees new films because there isn’t. a cinema in his town. He has a good job in a bank. He is  a manager. Is there a stadium near here?-It has  a large parking space. How much are ice-creams? I have some money. Can I have a cup of coffee please? I am hungry. Paul is good at tennis. He plays very well.

My house has a garden and a swimming pool. It is. cheap. There .aren't. many good shops in this city. I feel unhappy. Where  were you yesterday? You weren't at work. Where were your uncle born? He is 26 now. It was dark there. I couldn't turn on the light. .Is. the breakfast ready?-Yes,it is. on the table. Could they come to my party last Wednesday?-sorry they .were.ill. You aren't . listening to me! Why are. you here? These apples are. nice. Can we have one? The flight  was very long. I felt very tired.