J. K. Rowling ________ writing Harry Potter at a local caf because she could not afford to heat her home.

Since I won the big prize, my telephone hasn't stopped ringing. People ______ to ask how I am going to spend the money.

—Did you tell your parents about the result?—Oh, no, I forgot. I         them now.

— I’m afraid that I may miss her at the airport.— Don’t worry. She ______ a bunch of flowers at that time.

 --- Hurry up! We have to get going. --- Just a minute. I ________the paper.