Match the sentence halves.

1 I'm so tired today. I ...
2 Is there a problem with your mobile? I
3 Sorry we're late. We
4 What's the matter with the dog? It
5 We didn't see much of the area because it
6 Marcus lost his job because he
7 I'm a bit worried about Lucy. She
8 Phil had a brilliant job. He..

a. was crying nearly all day yesterday.
b. was trying to get through to you all day yesterday.
c. was training young racing drivers in Milan.
d. was taking a lot of time off to visit his girlfriend.
e. was raining all week.
f. was barking for hours earlier today.
g. were waiting for a bus for ages.
h. was working on an essay until two in the morning.