1. "Don't worry! She'll book your flight and get you a ticket before you even (say) Jack Robinson." Catherine (began) to laugh. "I have not (heard) you use that expression for years, not since I (was) a kid. You (told) me once where it (comes) from, but now can't (remember). It (is) such an odd expression!" "Yes, it is. I (think) it (originated) in England and the Pommies (brought) it to Australia. Australians (started) to use it, and I guess it (has become) part of our idiomatic speech. Sort of slang, really." 2. Maggie put the receiver in its cradle and (turning) around, (stood) leaning against the desk, staring at Samantha. "Youare not ( going) to believe it, but that snake in the grass have just (had) the temerity to call me honey." 3. I looked at my mother and, and (saw) the tears rising in her eyes. She (pushed) them back, and (took) a deep breath. "Mai, are you really all right? I (feel) that you (have been pushing) me away recently. You have not (said) a word since 1 (was) here. Do you (feel) a bit better, darling? Tell me the truth." "Yes, I (am doing) fine," I (lied). A few days after that visit of my mother's, I (fell) into a deep depression. I (felt) listless, without energy. I (was) helpless, almost an invalid.
1. — Have you (seen) Jane today? — Yes, I (saw) her at about nine, but I have not (seen) her since then. 2. I always want to go to Scotland, but I have never (managed) to get there. 3. Bob (wanted) to be a bodyguard until he (was) fifteen. 4. — We have not (seen) much of Helen lately. — Have you (seen) her? 5. 1 (was) ill a lot last year. 6. 1 (have been) ill for two weeks. 7. — How's your new job? — Everything (has been) all right up to now. 8. Nelly (went) to America on holiday ten years ago, and she (has lived) there ever since. 9. He (has climbed) quite a lot of mountains, but he has never (been) up Everest. 10. Have you ever (studied) a musical instrument? 11. Alex (had) an enormous amount of work last week. 12. We (have had) a very busy week. We need a break. 13. When did you first (fall in love)? 14. How long ago did you (meet)? 15. How long have you (been) in your present job?
