Susan wanted to be independent of her parents. She tried _____ alone, but she didn’t like it and moved back home.
If you had joined the chat room ten minutes ago, you ______what we were talking about!
Yesterday, when I went to his office, he ______ online for some information. I think it will be an interesting lecture.
Instead of telling the joke he _______, Crystal made up a new one.
I am pleased to have this chance today ______to you about the United Nations or the UN.
—How are you getting on with your work?—Oh, I'm sorry. Things aren't going so well as ________.