Tenses 1 Read these sentences from the texts on page 105. Match the verbs in bold to the tense uses a-i. 1 John used to ride his horse every weekend, but he hasn't got time now. 2 You thought I might not want your flowers. The flowers you nearly bought have lasted all this time. 4 The biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place. 5 I'm buying a new car! 6 Firth is currently working on his new film. 7 Some men never think of buying flowers. 8 They were riding on the subway when the train broke down. 9 I'm going to buy a new car tomorrow. a) present simple for habits b) present continuous for an action happening now c) past simple for an action in the past d) past continuous for an action in progress in the past e) present perfect for an action that started in the past and continues until now f) present perfect for an action at an indefinite time in the past g) present continuous for fixed arrangements in the near future h) used to to talk about a past habit i) going to to talk about a future plan​