—Tom is always saying I’m ugly,Mom.—Just ______ him.You are the most beautiful in my eyes.
He was hoping to go abroad; but his parents __________ that they won’t support him unless he can borrow money from the bank.
—What were you up to when she dropped in? —I _________ for a while and __________ some reading.
—Have you heard from Janet recently? —No, but I ______ her over Christmas.
—I haven’t seen you for ages. Where have you been? — I _______ on leave in Europe.
—Can I help you, Madam? — No, thanks. I_______.