1. put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense. dear hilda, i just (hear) that my mother suddenly (be) taken ill, and i'd like to go and see how she (be). the trouble (be) that i can't take my dog tim with me. you (think) you (be able) to look after him for a week? you (have) him for ten days last year, you (remember), and you (say) he (be) no trouble, and (get) on well with your dog. if you (agree) to have him, i (bring) him along any time that (suit) you. he (have) his own bed and bowl, and i (bring) enough tinned dog food to last him a week. but if it (not be) convenient, (not hesitate) to say so. there (be) quite good kennels near here, and they (take) him if i (ask). he (be) there once before and (seem) to get on all right.