If I _______ you, I would go with him to the party. 

When I met him the other day, it was the first time we ____ each other since we were at school.  

—Is there anything wrong, Bob? You look sad. —Oh, nothing much. In fact, I _____ of my friends back home.

I could have turned to Mr. Smith for help, but he ______ too busy then.

Teachers’ words and deeds ______ a great effect _____ their students.