2 Open the brackets using the Past Simple. 1.We ___(can) see Mary because she had left.

2.They ___(to answer) thousands of search requests per day.

3.We ___(to have) to create a useful computer programme for studying English grammar.

4.The companions___ (to set) their office the hired flat near the centre of

the town.

5.She ___(to receive) much criticism from experts.

6.At first they___ (to try) to do their best, but then gave up.

7.Andrew___ (to manage) to raise much money from the sponsors.

8.Everybody ___(to like) this simple but neat design.

9.The manager___ (to think) of an ad to attract the customers' attention.

10. Daniel(to list) the groups according to their popularity.