— Why not join the football club? — I’d love to, but I’m afraid it will _______ too much of my time.
Robert is said________abroad, but I don't know what country he studied in.
________down the radio—the baby's asleep in the next room.
He was suddenly________with a strange illness when he was about to finish the work.
I'm sorry that you don't like the present, ________because I bought it________for your birthday.
I have been to many hotels but none of them can________this one for good service.