—Such a mistake could have been avoided. —Unfortunately, he _______ the mistake again and again.
—What __________ when I phoned you? —I __________ my homework. I began to bathe.
The novels written by the author sell best, but five years ago no one could have imagined how great a role he __________ in the literary world.
—__________ you __________ the editor at the airport? —No, he __________ away before my arrival.
He will stop showing off, if no notice __________ of him.
—Alice, why didn't you come yesterday? —I __________,but I had an unexpected visitor.