I lost my way in complete darkness and, ______matters worse, it began to rain.
How can you possibly miss the news? It _______ on TV all day long.
“I suppose you _____ that report yet?” “I finished it yesterday, as a matter of fact.”
I tried to phone her, but even as I _____ she was leaving the building.
The students _______ busily when Miss Brown went to get a book she _______ in the office.
I think you must be mistaken about seeing him at the theatre; I’m sure he _____ abroad all week.