Past Simple, Past Continuous and Past Perfect

He ______ that he had never seen any evidence before the trial started.

She ______ the windowsill when she heard a strange scent in the air.

The doctor _____ the patient who had a severe wound after several weeks of intensive care.

While she _____ the table, she noticed a notable crack on the surface.

He ______ to resign from his position long before the company made him an offer.

He _____ to give up his plan because doubtlessly, there was no other choice.

By the time they arrived, the soothing music _____ for over an hour.

The speaker _____ very presumptuous when he interrupted the discussion without permission.

The child _____ the floor carefully, but there were still spots he had missed otherwise.

They _____ they had already found the cure for the disease, though their research was proven specious later.