27. I’m sorry about not coming last week. I (had) a cold and so I
(stayed) at home.
28. I think England will (not win) the next football World Cup.
29. The laboratory (had been testing) the device for months before it came onto the market.
30. “How long have you (been) out of work?” “I (am not) out of work now. I have just (started) a new job.”
31. Laura (missed) the party because no one (had told) her about it.
32. I (called) you last night but you (did not answer). What were you (doing)?
33. If we (do not get) there by 6.00, Jack (will have left).
34. Daniel (earned) some money last week. But I'm afraid he has already
(spent) it all.
35. I’m afraid I have no time to help you right now. I (am writing) a report.
But I (promise) I (will give) you some help later.
36. The police (got) to Michael’s house as fast as they could, but the
burglars (had disappeared).
37. This time tomorrow everyone (will be reading) of your success, and people (will be ringing) up to congratulate you.
38. My flight from Toronto arrived late because there (had been) a bomb alert before the plane (took) off. When we finally left we (had been waiting) for over five hours.
39. I (was walking) along the street when I suddenly (felt) something hit me
in the back. I (do/did not know) what it was.
40. I am still (reading) a book on negotiating skills but I don’t think I (will finish)
it in the near future.
41. I (dealt) with enquiries while my workmate (was) away on holiday.
42. We (did not make) a final decision until we (had consulted) everyone.
43. Your friend who (came) here the other day (seemed/seems) very nice. I (enjoyed) meeting her.
44. Martin (admited) that he (had hit) the other car, but said that he (had not
damaged) it.
45. “Have you (not seen) your aunt recently?” “No. She (has not been) out of her house since we (bought) her colour TV.”
46. The runner Amos Temila (broke) the world record for the 1500 metres in Frankfurt. Two days later in Helsinki, Lee Williams (ran) it in an even faster time.