Fill in gaps with the past simple form of the verbs in brackets. 0.della wanted (to want) to say something, but mr. big was (to be) to angry to listen. 1.mr. ask) della to go back to the oil rig. 2.the big call) his gang ``fools`` because have) only one half of the capsule. 3.sam and be) puzzled. /to know) what to do with the capsule. 4. want) to help, so phone) her brother in florida. 5. know) ) help because be) a scientist work) in the space institute. 6.sam and like) the idea of going to america.
1.asked
2. called; had
3. Were; didn't know
4.Wanted; phoned
5. Knew; could; was; worked
6. liked