1.I (call) Mr Wilson at 9 last night, but he (not be) at home. He (study) at the library 2. I (not hear) the thunder during the storm last night because I (sleep) 3. It was beautiful yesterday when we went for a walk in the park. The sun (shine). The birds (sing). 4. My brother and sister (talk) about something when I (walk) into the room. 5. Tom went to his friends 'house, but the boys (not be) there. They (play) soccer in the vacant lot down the street. 6. The little boy (fall) asleep while his mother (read) him a story. 7. I really enjoyed my holiday last January. While it (snow) in lowa, the sun (shine) in Florida. 8. While Ted (shovel) snow from his driverway yesterday, his wife (bring) him a cup of hot chocolate. 9. John (have) a car accident last week. He (drive) down the street when suddenly a lorry (hit) his car from behind. 10. Ten years ago, the government (decide) to begin a food programme. At that time, many people in the rural areas (starve) due to several years of drought.