Example: I haven’t seen you for a long time.—> He told me that he hadn’t seen me for a long time. 1. I was away from school because I was ill. 2. I phoned you many times but you were out. 3. Some of the schoolmates came to see me. 4. I had a cold and stayed in bed. 5. I watched TV. 6. I’ll come to school next week. 7. I’ll be better I hope. 8. The doctor has given me many pills.