EXERCISE 32.4

In the text box, rewrite each sentence to create the appropriate sequence of tenses. Example:

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  1. When she saw Chicago, it had made her want to become an actress even more.
    When she saw Chicago, it made her want to become an actress even more.

  2. Leaving England in December, the settlers arrived in Virginia in May.
    Having left England in December, the settlers arrived in Virginia in May.

  3. I hoped to make the football team, but injuries prevented me from trying out.
    I had hoped to make the football team, but injuries prevented me from trying out.

  4. Working with great dedication as a summer intern at the magazine, Mohan called his former supervisor in the fall to ask about a permanent position.
    Having worked with great dedication as a summer intern at the magazine, Mohan called his former supervisor in the fall to ask about a permanent position.

  5. As we waited for the bus, we would watch the taxis pass by.
    As we waited for the bus, we watched four taxis pass by.