Present perfect and past perfect: 1. it was the beginning of a new year. both young women were full of good spirits and happier than they (to be) for years. 2. “i’m a little tired. all these people in the market. i never (to see) it so busy”. 3. betty said she (to have) enough of crowds for one day. 4. after maggie (to wash) and (to dry) her hands, she went to the child’s bed. 5. it’s lovely to see you, gven. i (to miss) you a lot. 6. as soon as john (to finish) his painting he went for a stroll. 7. the light (to change) in the last few hours and high street looked different. 8. it didn’t seem possible that jane (to leave) for new york the day before. 9. when jill (to do) the ironing she felt she was exhausted. 10. the storm (to stop) and a light breeze was blowing.