Whenever you enter the reading room, you can find all the students _____ at their desks, with their attention _____ on the books, except Tom.
.There ______ in this room.
.The manager or his assistant ______ planning to go.
.Not only I but also David and Iris ______ fond of playing basketball.
.Neither Tom nor his parents ______ at home.
.Either the dean or the principal ______ the meeting.