He failed in finding the job. I think that he _____to get somemore qualifications before applying for the job.
Betty shows great interest in the poem now, but she thought it boring _________ she read it.
It shames me to say it, but I told a lie when _________ at the meeting by my boss.
This picture was taken a long time ago. I wonder if you can _________ my father.
—Hi, Ben! You look upset. _________ —I failed in the exam again.
—Did you know Bob before you came here?—In fact, never _________ him.