He wears spectacles. He does not qualify to be an air steward.

(a)  

He was late for the competition. He could not take part in it.

(a)  

Sheila forgot to bring her ink and brushes. She could not take part in the calligraphy writing contest.

(a)  

They missed the school bus. They had to walk all the way to school.

(a)  

The boxes were very heavy. Miss Tina got the boys to help her.

(a)  

The sums were very difficult. She asked her sister for help.

(a)  

Melissa comes from a rich family. She does not understand how it feels like to be poor.

(a)  

The oranges were spoilt. They had to buy a few more boxes from the greengrocer.

(a)  

The exercises were very easy. The pupils finished them in ten minutes.

(a)  

Read the sentences carefully. The word 'since' may be used in the middle of the sentence.

Herman left school. He has been working as a police officer.

(a)  

Tim and Tom were one year old. They have been staying with their grandmother.

(a)  

Mandy started taking part in chess competitions. She has been the champion in these competitions.

(a)  

The new teacher came. The pupils have been behaving well.

(a)