—Has your father returned from Africa yet?—Yes,but he _______ here for only three days before his company sent him to Australia.

I didn’t see your sister at the meeting. If she _____, she would have met my brother.

—You haven’t said a word about my new coat, Brenda. Do you like it?—I’m sorry I ________ anything about it sooner. I certainly think it’s pretty on you. 

— Are you still busy?— Yes, I _______________ my work, and it won’t take long.

He told us he _______a concert________.