— Would you like to _________ us in a game of cards? — I’d like to, but I have to _________ a lecture.

—How old is Ms Jessica?—Don’t ask her how old she is—she’s really ______ about it.

When I stepped out of the church, the clock had just ______ eleven.

As everything ___________, we know spring has arrived.

“Do your parents agree to your doing that？” “Yes, of course. In fact, they always ______ me to try something new.”