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She says she [ plays – is playing ] chess well .
I think the answer is '' plays '' but why not '' is playing ''
**He told me he had got the licence as soon as he [ passed – had passed – would pass ] the driving test .
**A famous [ tailor – designer ] made my sister's wedding dress .
I think the answer is : tailor


**How are things with you ? [ do]
I think the answer is : How do you feel ?
**Do you enjoy reading ? [ Is ]
I think the answer is : Is reading enjoyable to you ?
**I haven't seen Leila since last week . [she said that]
She said that she hadn't seen Leila since last week .
The problem is : is since ordinary here . i think since should come after