The police questioned William closely and he finally admitted ________the car.

—Haven't seen you for ages! Where have you been? —I went to Ningxia and    there for one year, teaching as a volunteer. 

He looked as if he ­­­_____ the answer.

 —What were you doing when I phoned you last night? —I _____my painting and was starting to take a bath.

--- Listen! It is raining. --- Oh, really! I ________ it at all.