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Fill in the spaces with the correct form of the simple

past or the present perfect (nothing else!).

Dear Bobby,

______________________ in New York for two months now, but

______________________
(I, be) (I, not see)

the Statue of Liberty yet. Yesterday, _________________________________ to Macy's and

(I, go)

_________________________ you some beautiful shirts.

(I, buy)

One awful day, two teenagers ________________________ my purse. Since that day,
(steal)

______________________ a lot more careful.

(I, be)

Last night, ______________________________________ a taxi to the theater, and the

(I, take)

driver ____________________ me a real scare! ________________________ dangerously, and

(give) (He, drive)

__________________________ when _______________ him to.

(he, not stop) (I, tell)

Have you heard from Dad recently? _________________________ a letter

(I, not get)

from him for several weeks. I hope he's okay. How have you been lately?

________________________ today's homework yet? Don't put it off!

(you, do)
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Anyway, take care of yourself. As for me, I was sick for a week last month, but I'm better now.
_________________________ the flu one day after
(I, catch)

I went out for a walk without a hat. I hope ______________________________________ the

(you, not catch)
flu or anything so far this spring! It's awful to be sick and miss classes at school!

Love, Katie