.I would rather buy a house in the countryside than ______ in the city.
English is one of the ______ languages at international meetings.
In the 19th century the government _____ land to settlers willing to take care of it.
It ______ quite correct that happiness comes from thinking about things in a positive way.
— Did you know any Chinese, Joyce, before you arrived in Beijing? — In fact, never _______ it.
— Ten dollars, please! — How terrible! I ______ bringing my wallet with me.