1
After Mr. Banderas ... a speech, I made a strenuous effort not to carp and criticize him.
delivered
had delivered
2
It ... a whole day of massive effort to knock down those gigantic walls.
took
had taken
3
After I ... the door and I saw that vehicle was no longer in garage.
opened
had opened
4
Arnold made inquiries about Phil and was told that he ... no longer ... Los Angeles.
was ... in
had been ... to
5
Tom felt dizzy and a bit nauseous. In fact, he ... never a cigarette before.
had smoked
smoked
6
Tom turned down my offer and told me that he ... alcohol.
never drank
had never drunk
7
The petrified baby was convinced that a monster ... under his bed.
lurked
had lurked
8
The football game was called off, as avid fans ... the game.
marred
had marred
9
Smart and obtuse children study together as the principal ... them in one class.
lumped
had lumped
10
Peaceful civilians couldn't return to their lands as the enemy ... them.
occupied
had occupied