Scientists have many theories about how the universe ___ into being.

When I ______to take part in the sport, I felt very surprised because I had never done this before. 

After the meeting was over, the secretary _____ the new workers to the master’s office.

I often have a hard time _______myself from my bed or even rolling over to write everything have dreamt in my notebook.

--How did you find the film yesterday evening?--Just so so. It _______ pace.