--- It’s a shame that you missed the lecture on the British culture given by Thompson.--- I _________ it, but I was busy preparing the coming exam.
--- What is your hobby , Jack ? --- Collecting stamps . What about you ? ---_________.
._________breaks the law should be punished .
Mabel insisted that she_________someone in the next room just now .
Tom is very confident_________ Mary is shy and quiet .
.--- Merry Christmas ! --- _________.