. I went to the box office at lunch time, but they (already / sell) all the tickets. 2. I felt very tired when I got home, so I (go) straight to bed.

3. I felt better by the summer, but the doctor warned me not to do too much. I (be) very ill.

4. At last the committee were ready to announce their decision. They (make) up their mind.

5. “Was Tom at the party when you arrived?” “No, he (go) home”.

7. I (take) the book back to the library when I (read) it.

8. The house was very quiet when I (get) home. Everybody (go) out for dinner.

9. After she (fill) the basket, she (go) to the check out.

10. Yesterday morning I (remember) the answer to the question Bob (ask) me the night before, so I (phone) him.

11. Last night, I (go) to Jim’s room and (knock) on the door but there (be) no answer. Either he (go) out or he ___ (not want) to see anyone.

12. Angela asked me how to use the photocopier. She __had never used (never / use) it before, so she (not / know) what to do.

13. Two days ago I (meet) an old friend who I (not see) for years.

14. Karen (not want) to come to the cinema with us because she (already / see) the film.

15. When the students (do) the experiment, they (write) a report on it.