Mixed Perfect Tenses + Past Tense

Serena has many coins. She ___ (collect) coins from different countries since she was six.

Carol was out when we called. Luckily, when we arrived at her home, she ___ (return).

That old man __ (fish) there all morning, but he hasn't caught any fish.

Macy was upset because I ___ (forget) about her birthday.

Lucas __ (write) his novel for months. He plans to finish it this month.

Mr. Jones __ (live) in Hong Kong for a few months. He's still not used to the hectic pace of the city.

They __ (finish) lunch and left the restaurant when I called.

Jim turned on the radio, and then sat down and __ (listen) to his favourite programme.

We don't know where Peter is. We __ (try) to contact him all day.

Tom was in the classroom when we arrived, but he __ (leave) soon afterwards.