Ex. 2 Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verbs. Use Past Simple, Past Continuous, Past Perfect Simple or Past Perfect Continuous. for 1. We (get down) to business as soon as they introduce) us to each other. 2. He (try) to repair the door for 2 hours when he (give up. 3. The two parties (decide) to break off negotiations after they (discuss the problem for 3 days without any success. 4. When Queen Victoria (die) she (rule) over 60 years. 5. I (notice) he (stare) at me and (blush). 6. I (have) to apply for a new passport since my old one (expire). 7. We all (realize) what a lucky escape we (have) 8. The teacher (notice) - he (cheat) and (take) his test away. 9. I_ (guess) from his red eyes that he (cry). 10. When I (come) back, the house (be) a mess. The kids (hit) each other and they (lie) on the floor and (cry).