— ＿＿ Betty this morning? — Not yet, but she is sure to be here before noon.

—What a pity! You should have urged him to hand in his English homework.—I _______. But he wouldn’t listen to me.

The boy is so naughty that he never       his mother.

After inspecting the building, specialists discovered some faults that otherwise ___________.  

Mr. Smith ______ a grammar book meant for senior high school students and will almost finish it.