Use the verbs in the past simple or present perfect/present perfect continuous. 1) i (like) him when i was at school. 2) he (live) in new york since 2001. 3) i (not see) pete last night. 4) i (look for) this book yesterday. 5) i (to watch) this movie for about 2 hours.

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I liked him when I was at school. 
He has been living in N ew york since 2001.
I didn't see Pete last night.
I was looking for this book yesterday.
I have been watching  this movie for about 2 hours.