—We all had a lot of fun at the barbecue yesterday. Pity you weren't there.—I really should have gone with you but I________on some remaining problems.
Some young people these days just ________ go out of their homes to contact the real world.
—Who ________ be phoning us at this time of night?—It might be your sister.
—John looks a bit upset. Did you tell him the bad news?—Yes, but I ________ him after his birthday party.
Sometimes smiles ________ be false, hiding other feelings like anger, fear or worry.
—Do you think Jack will lend us a hand?—He is the last one to help others. He ________ lend his hand, though.