How close parents are to their children ________ a strong influence on the development of the children's characters.
The novels written by the author sell best, but five years ago no one could have imagined how great a role he __________ in the literary world.
—__________ you __________ the editor at the airport?—No, he __________ away before my arrival.
He will stop showing off, if no notice __________ of him.
—Alice, why didn't you come yesterday?—I __________,but I had an unexpected visitor.
I don't believe you've already finished reading the book—I __________ it to you this morning !