Not until his mother came in ________to prepare his lessons.
168. In the past, the poor people often _____ hungry. So many of them died ___ hunger.
167. At this very moment, I _____ you had a very pleasant marriage.
166. I think your bookshelf is too high. I can’t reach a book on top even when I _____ my hand.
165. Mr. Black the nail with a hammer on the wall and hung a family photo on it.
164. It is said that the headmistress _____ three months ago will soon _____.