Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets. Present perfect or past perfect? 1 They had _____________ (hope) to organise a reception for their visitors, but it didn't come off. 2 They say they ____________ (leave) a message, but there’ s definitely nothing on my answering machine. I ___________ (check) several times already. 3 The manager is very upset as he ___________ (be) outvoted at the AGM. 4 We ___________ always ___________ (be) ahead of our rivals until 2011 When they outstripped us for the first time. 5 The new XY3 tire series ____________ really __________ (take off), but then they were all recalled after a spate of complaints. 6 She ___________ (give) me the low- down on the merger, so I feel well prepared for the meeting.