Fill in the Blanks You must be joking ;)Online version Complete the text using the past simple tense by Sophie Sullivan 1 said asked said went hired pointed replied crossed looked An Englishman to Spain on a fishing trip . He a Spanish guide to help him find the best fishing spots . Since the Englishman was learning Spanish , he the guide to speak to him in Spanish and to correct any mistakes of usage . They were hiking on a mountain trail when a very large , purple and blue fly their path . The Englishmen at the insect with his fishing rod , and , " Mira el mosca ! " The guide , sensing a teaching opportunity , , " No , señor , ? la mosca' ? es femenina . " The Englishman at him , then back at the fly , and then , " Good heavens ? you must have incredibly good eyesight . "