Question

Use past simple or past perfect to complete the sentences. 1)Many British critics wrote that The King`s Speech (to be) the best film of the year 2010.They (say) it (mark) the rebirth of the British film industry. 2)John was sure that film-makers (to use) the press to sell their product to the public. 3)Alice answered that she really (to enjoy) the movie. 4)The film director said he (to make) a funny comedy. 5)We mentioned that we (already to buy) tickets.

Answer 1

1) Many British critics wrote that 'The King' s Speech' had been the best film of year 2010. They said it had marked the rebirth of the British film industry.
2) John was sure that film-makers had used the press to sell their product to the public.
3) Alice answered that she really had enjoyed the movie.
4) The film director said he had made a funny comedy.
5) We mentioned that we had already bougth tickets.

Answer 2

Here are the sentences completed with the appropriate verb tenses:

1. Many British critics wrote that The King's Speech was the best film of the year 2010. They said it marked the rebirth of the British film industry.

2. John was sure that film-makers used the press to sell their product to the public.

3. Alice answered that she really enjoyed the movie.

4. The film director said he had made a funny comedy.

5. We mentioned that we had already bought tickets.