—Is John coming by train?—He should, but he _ not. He likes driving his car.
With more forests being destroyed, huge quantities of good earth _______ each year.
—What were you up to when she dropped in? —I _________ for a while and __________ some reading.
—Have you heard from Janet recently? —No, but I ______ her over Christmas.
—I haven’t seen you for ages. Where have you been? — I _______ on leave in Europe.
—Can I help you, Madam? — No, thanks. I_______.