English tenses – test 2, exercise 1

Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets.

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It (be) 11 o'clock.
Carol Parker (arrive) at the Shaw Hotel five minutes before.
She (try) to find the hotel all evening.
Carol (never be) to Dublin.
She (have) a detailed map in her hanbag, but she could not read it.
She (call) the reception and (ask) about the way,
but it (not help) her.
Finally, Carol (stand) in front of the hotel. She was dying for a cup of tea and a hot shower.

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