—I have to get to the post office by six o’clock, but it is almost six now.—This clock is fifteen minutes fast.
The children ____ very quiet;I wonder what they ____ up to.
Jim talked for about half an hour yesterday. Never ____ him talk so much.
—____ Betty this morning?— Not yet, but she is sure to be here before noon.
— Are you a visitor here? — That’s right. I ____ round the world and now my dream of coming to China ____ true.
All but one _____ take part in the conference __ tomorrow.