— Tom, did Mr. Li join you in your discussion?— No, he _____, but he happened to have fallen ill.
Give me an undisturbed hour and I ________ the work Tom has left unfinished.
Lucy has changed a lot since she got her new job. Recently she ________ her work quite well.
If you ________ to their home, remember to bring a small gift.
—Oh, God! Somebody ________ the cup.—It wasn't me. I didn't do it.
He didn't ________ what I said because his mind was on something else.