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English 21 Public

revision (Past tenses, used to)

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Adam ____ (visit) more than 30 countries by the time he celebrated his 21st birthday.

had visited

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When Karen ___ (meet) Simon for the first time, they had both been working in the company for 6 months

met

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Although I listened to her explanation, I ___ (not believe) a word she said. I knew she was a liar.

didn't believe

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Sophie ___ (wait) for an hour when they finally asked ger to come into the interview room.

had waited / had been waiting

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We ___ (live) on the island when the hurricane destroyed the main harbor. It was really scary.

were living

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The police arrested him after he ___ (steal) 6 cars.

had stolen

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Marcia was tired because she ___ (be) in the supermarket all day.

had been

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While she was shopping, somebody ___ (take) her bag.

took

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Don’t eat that food! It had been on the floor! (find a mistake)

Don’t eat that food! It WAS on the floor!

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I opened my eyes and have seen a present on the table. (find a mistake)

I opened my eyes and SAW a present on the table.

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She was hurting her arm while she was playing tennis. (find a mistake)

She HURT her arm while she was playing tennis.

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I waited over an hour when he arrived. (find a mistake)

I HAD WAITED/HAD BEEN WAITING over an hour when he arrived.

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I can’t ______________________________ (wear) these new glasses.

get used to wearing

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It took me a long time to ______________________________ (drink) tea with milk.

get used to drinking

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My dad ______________________________ (be) in much better shape when he was younger.

used to be

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When I was younger, I used to ...

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