Unexpectedly, Maggie came out of the cage and ____ the letter from her and began to read aloud.
The famous expert adapted his speech to ____ the interests of his audience.
The little boy, ____ two attempts to climb over the fence of the garden, decided to have another try.
Disappointed, I was about to leave ____ something occurred, which ____ my attention.
As I waited for Mike to arrive, I ____ the clock and saw that he was late.
To be frank, I’d rather you ____in the case.