Put each verb in brackets 23–39 in the correct tense and voice forms. the first one is done for you. when john saw(see) the large crowd which (23) (gather) in the street, he wasn’t sure at first what (24) (happen). there were so many people blocking the entrance to the hotel, that he (25) (have to push) his way through them to get to the door. at the door he (26) (find) two policemen who (27) (try) to hold the crowd back. ‘what on earth (28) (go) on? ’ he asked them. then john noticed that some of the crowd (29) (hold) placards which read, ‘we (30) (love) you, sally.’ of course, that was it. sally good was a footballer, the first woman to play for england. although john wasn’t really interested in sport he ( (decide) he ( join) the crowd and wait until she (33) (appear). about ten minutes later, a smiling woman appeared and waved to the crowd. john (34) (take) completely by surprise when she (35) (take) his arm and (36) (say), ‘(37) (you remember) me? i (38) (be) the girl who (39) ) to sit next to you at school.’
2 had happened
3 had to push
4 found
5 tried
6 going
7 held
8 love
9 decided
10 would join
11 would appear
12 was taken
13 took
14 said
15 do you remember me
16 i' m
17 used