Instead of telling the joke he _______, Crystal made up a new one.

Those who said looking after children was an easy way to make money obviously ______ such a troublesome boy, she thought

—Do you know the Water Cube at all?—No, this is the first time I ________ here.

—I phoned you at 9 this morning but got no answer.—I am sorry. I _____ the bell. I _____ in the garden.

I like soft and gentle music. It _______ nice.