I had wanted to help you last night but I couldn't spare any time, for I ________ a composition which I have to hand in this morning.
A．wrote B．was writing
C．had written D．have written
—How is your cousin, Kate?
—She broke her leg and ________ medical treatment since.
A．is receiving B．has received
C．received D．has been receiving
—Lucy, tell me about your trip to the beach.
—Awful! There ________ too many holidaymakers.
A．had been B．were
C．would be D．have been
—Sorry, sir. And you'll let me pay to have your jacket cleaned, won't you?
—That's all right. Coffee ________ lasting marks on clothing, I'm sure.
A．didn't leave B．doesn't leave
C．hasn't left D．hadn't left
—How long on earth shall I have to wait?
—Sorry, sir. Just a minute. There ________ a table available.
A．is B．was
C．will be D．has been
When I ________ home, I caught a thief stealing from a passerby.
A．headed B．was heading
C．has headed D．had headed
