Complete the sentences with the appropriate verbs

• were
• is
• has been
• are
• was
• have been

1. The team [ ] not in good shape last match.
2. The news [ ] not very satisfying.
3. Billiards [ ] my favourite game since childhood.
4. The stairs [ ] at the end of the corridor.
5. The team [ ] chosen to represent the school last December.
6. All staff [ ] in the meeting room for 15 minutes.