Write the correct word or phrase.

1. Rick should know about the meeting because I (told / have told) him about it yesterday.

2. (Did you meet/ Have you met) last July while you were both backpacking around Europe?

3. I'm resigning because the pressure at work (has become/ became) too much for me.

4. A month ago, I (got/ have got) a letter from Neil, but I haven't replied.

5. Julie (was / has been) anxious to speak to you since she heard about your accident.

6. I (had / have had) no idea you were such a good chess player.

7. If you (finished / have finished), put your hand up and I'll collect your exam paper.

8. There (were/ have been) a number of different reasons for our divorce.

9. It was my birthday last week and my grandad (gave/ has given) me a new laptop.

10. I don't know who's responsible because I (didn't work/ haven't worked) here long.

11. My brother and I (were never allowed/ have never been allowed) to chew gum when we were young.

12. My parents (sent / have sent) me to a private school until I was 12.