Market Leader Unit 4 grammar

They ______ (hope) to oragnise a reception for their visitors, but it didn't come off.

They say they _____ (leave) a message, but there's definitely nothing on my answering machine. I _____ (check) several times already.

We ___ always _____ (be) ahead of our rivals until 2003 when they outstripped us for the first time.

She ______ (give) me the low-down on the merger, so I feel well prepared for the meeting.

The manager is very upset as he _____ (be) outvoted at the AGM.

The new XY3 tyre series ____ really _____ (take off), but then they were all recalled after a spate of complaints.

I _____ (see) the designs before they went on the show.

Paula _____ (find) a new job. She is starting next week.

Have you heard the news? They ____ just _____ (elect) a new club chairman!

Andy was delighted. He ______ (sign) an important contract!