Use the appropriate forms of the verbs in brackets to complete

Use the appropriate forms of the verbs in brackets to complete the sentences. 1) When I got to the party, it already (start). 2) They agreed they (read) the text for more than two hours. 3) I thought I (work) for Mrs March, but she was surprised to hear that. 4) My sister looked rather bad because she (not sleep) at night. 5) Jill was upset because Mark (not call) her. 6) They (live) in California before they moved to New York. 7) Alice said they (wait) for Mary for too long and added she was leaving. 8) Florence was angry because Alex (not come). 9) I decided to tell Mel what (happen). 10) We wanted to know how long the boys (play) football. They looked hot and tired.