.—why, Jack, you look so tired! ---Well, I _____the house and I must finish the work tomorrow.
When I arrived at the company, the manager ______, so we had only time for a few words.
The thief tried to break away from the policeman who ______ him, but failed.
The telephone _______ three times in the last hour, and each time it ________ for my father.
“Aha, you’re a chain smoker!” “Only at home. Nobody _______ that but you.”
“What’s your opinion on the matter, please?” “Oh, sorry, I _______.”