Use the past forms of the verbs in brackets to complete the sentences. Don't use contractions.

Write 1–3 words in each gap.

It [ ] (to happen) a couple of years ago. I [ ] (to walk) from school when suddenly I [ ] (to see) a huge dark cloud in the sky. It was definitely going to rain. I realised that I [ ] (to forget) my umbrella at home, so I [ ] (to decide) to hide under a tree. A little wet puppy was sitting there. It [ ] (to look) miserable and very hungry. I [ ] (to give) it some ham from my sandwich that I [ ] (not to eat) at school. We [ ] (to sit) under the tree for two hours until the rain [ ] (to be) about to stop.

I [ ] (to hide) under the tree alone and then [ ] (to leave) it with a new friend.