VII. Put the verbs in parentheses in the correct tense.
Dear Lynn,
Sorry I (write) ____ to you for such a long time. Actually I (be) ____ in hospital since last
autumn. My feet (be hurt) ____ badly after an accident and so far everything (not/ get) _____
better. My doctor (come) _____ last night and he (tell) _____ me that I had to stay in hospital
for another three months for treatment. I asked him whether I would be better or not but he
only (smile) _____ and (not/ say) _____ anything.
My husband (come) _____ back from China and he (give up) _____ his work in the
company three months ago to look after me. The children (be sent) _____ to school. I am very
sad and don’t know when I can recover from my foot ailment.
I will write to you more later. Write to me when you have time.
Love,
Ann