1.Choose the correct way to complete the sentences:

1)He.......................the teacher that he had missed the bus.
a)told,
b)explained,
c)said

2)He explained that we.......................misunderstood the instructions.
a)had
b)were
c)did

3)He said he ..........................hungry,so I gavehim some chocolate.
a)was
b)is
c)had been.

4)Did she...................to the police that she had not seen the sign?
a)tell
b)explain
c)said

5)Oh!I'm sorry!I thought you...................someone else.
a)were
b)had been
c)are

6)When they got home,they said they.......................a wonderful holiday.
a)had
b)had had
c)have had.