In the old times, the host would ______ to the guests to leave by raising a cup of tea.
-- Will you go skiing with me this winter vacation? -- It __________.
My study of maths has ____ much of my time, but it has given me a great deal of enjoyment.
You ____ things about. Look, what a mess in your room!
I finally got the job I dreamed about. Never in all my life_____ so happy.
Fred always ___ doing the washing-up by saying he’s working in the garden.