Sheldon could have defeated Howard in the match, but he _______ too careless at the last minute. 

 He stood up and ________ a smile to cover up his disappointment.

Linda’s parents died when she was a baby, and she was _________by her aunt.

—Lily is going to make a presentation in class this afternoon.—Oh, really? I ________ it was Michael's turn.

 I ______ the boy to save the money, but he would not listen to me.