To complete this crossword, use the appropriate past tense / past participle of the verb in the parentheses.
Across
1 It’s been a long time since we (sit) down and talked, hasn’t it? (3)
2 Mitch (become) aware that everyone else had finished, and he was the last one still taking the test. (6)
5 Maybe if you (write) down your grocery list, you wouldn’t forget items when you went to the store. (5)
7 The ladder (lean) against the house and put a scratch on the siding. (5)
8 Although she was unhurt, the woman was visibly (upset) and shaking after the car accident. (5)
11 You (bid) too low to win that auction – next time, you should be prepared to make a better offer. (3)
12 He has taken a blood oath and (swear) to avenge his father’s death. (5)
14 Jack (redo) all his knots when the scoutmaster told him that his tent wasn’t set up properly. (5)
15 Fulfilling his campaign promise, the newly-elected official (rid) his department of corruption by firing all the employees of his predecessor. (3)
17 In preparation for the big party, Mother (premake) canapes and hors d’oeuvres the night before. (7)
19 Fuzzy Wuzzy (be) a bear, Fuzzy Wuzzy had no hair. (3)
20 When questioned by the teacher, Sam said he (forget) to do his homework. (6)
21 The wedding invitations had to be redone because they were (typeset) incorrectly. (7)
22 The large oak tree (overhang) the patio and provided much-appreciated shade. (8)
23 Thanks to Mother’s wise financial stewardship, we (underspend) our vacation budget by 15%. (10)
25 At this time of year there are maple seeds (strew) over the entire lawn. (6)
26 Aunt Mattie hasn’t (keep) house since she fell ill several weeks ago. (4)
27 The symbol of the raven was (weave) throughout the book’s plot. (5)
28 Jack (run) out of gas, and had to walk three miles to the nearest gas station. (3)
29 With the help of physical therapy, Uncle Clarence (relearn) how to speak again after suffering a stroke. (8)
Down
1 The rare painting was (sell) to the highest bidder at a private auction. (4)
2 The drunk (bet) his last dollar on a broken-down racehorse, and lost all he had. (3)
3 Father (cut) himself while shaving this morning. (3)
4 I’m sorry, I must have (misunderstand) your directions, and therefore got lost. (13)
5 (Be) you aware that Mrs. Darcy resigned last week? (4)
6 As soon as Mike got home, he took off his suitcoat and (undo) his necktie. (5)
9 I must have (sweat) at least three pints of water yesterday – it was so hot out. (5)
10 Steve was afraid to go home to his mother because he (tear) his jacket. (4)
11 The nomad chieftan (bid) the strangers stay with them a while. (4)
13 Uncle Jack’s toes were badly (frostbite) when he got lost in the wilderness. (11)
16 As far as I know, that conjecture was never (disprove). (9)
17 Grandmother never buys clothes that are not (preshrink). (9)
18 This particular album happens to be highly (seek) after, believe it or not. (6)
19 Mother and Father were (wed) on a hot August day. (3)
20 Most taxpayers (foresee) that the new program was nothing but a money hole. (7)
24 I would love to try a piece of your cake, but I’ve just (eat). (5)