1. Peter couldn't eat all the bread and butter and he (had to leave) some on the plate.
2. When I (started) practising as a physician I (lived) in a small community on the east coast of Lake Huron.
3. I (will give) you a lift to the station tomorrow if you (like).
4. - Could I speak to Linda?
- I'm afraid not. She (is putting) the baby to bed. Could you ring back in half an hour?
5. At the party he (made) a speech. He (thanked) us for supporting him at that difficult moment of his life.
6. He (has been) out of job for half a year already.