Exercise: Creating appropriate sequences of verb tenses

Rewrite each of the following sentences to create the appropriate sequence of tenses.

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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 had made her want to become an actress even more.
  2. Leaving England in December, the settlers arrived in Virginia in May.
    Leaving 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 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.
    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.
  5. As we waited for the bus, we would watch the taxis pass by.
    As we waited for the bus, we would watch the taxis pass by.