Use a simple past or past perfect tense form 1 If he ( apply) in time , he would have got the job. 2 By the time the firemen (arrive) , the fire (destroy ) many huts. 3 Lòng before the chief guest (arrive) , the invitees (assemble). 4 I wish I (send) my application in time. 5 I (not speak)to him , as I (not introduce)to him. 6 Anita (say)she was very sorry for what she (do). 7When Sam (pay)the bill,we (leave)the restaurant and(go) home. 8 It wasn't surprising that she was tired .She (not sleep) for two days. 9 The road was blocked because a lorry (break down). 10 My mother (feel)very nervous on the plane because she (not fly) before.