This is the first time that I _____ at the meeting.

I would have come earlier, but I _____ that you were waiting for me.

--Did you listen to the report last Friday?--- Yes, it was about the shortage of migrant workers. That was the first time I______ about the subject.

 In no time ________ smoke coming out of the house.

It’s said that a car accident_____________on the highway this morning. 