Used to TV shows, where everything is quick and entertaining, many people do not have the _______ to read a book that requires thinking.
—Have you read the book called Waiting for Anya?—Who _________ it?
—Did you watch the basketball match yesterday?—Yes, I did. You know, my brother _________ in the match.
—Tom, you didn’t come to the party last night? —I __________, but I suddenly remembered I had homework to do.
When I called you this morning, nobody answered the phone. Where __________?
—Did Alan enjoy seeing his old friends yesterday?—Yes, he did. He __________ his old friends for a long time.