Put the verbs in brackets into the past perfect or the past simple.

1. A: Did you get the book I asked you for?
B: No. By the time I got there, the shop ...... (already/close).
2. A: How long ...... (it/take) before the bus arrived?
B: At least an hour!
3. A: How was the show?
B: Brillant! We.... (never/see) such amazing acrobats before.
4. A: ....... (the fire/cause) a lot of damage before the firefighters arrived?
B: No. Actually, it ....... (just/start).
5. A: Why didn't Vicky come to the party on Saturday?
B: She ...... (be) at work all day and was too tired.