Thomas _____ a soldier, for he is much too short.
—Hello, John. This is Alice. I'm calling from work. How's your mother feeling? —________. Mum is out of hospital, but she has to stay in bed a few more days.
—How was the professor's lecture? —Impressive. Thank you so much for giving me a lift during the rush hours. If not, I ________ the lecture today.
Television lets us see history in the making. We can watch sports, political debates, trials and even wars ________.
Life abroad was not easy for him, and it was several years before he ________ the whole community.
—How come everything tastes bitter? —Well, things ________ taste different to you when you are suffering a cold.