If, as Mr Fox says, the repair turned out to be so complicated, they ___ much earlier. But nobody expected it would be so time-consuming.

Her unexpected arrival probably saved his life. Ten minutes later the fire ___ impossible to control.

"Monica has just left. She's sorry about being absent last Monday. She had to babysit for a neighbour." "It's OK but ___"

Since at that time his name ___ secret, we all addressed him "Uncle Roy".

After the scandal Mr Patterson ___ resign. Just think of some people's joy if he is.

Don't regret you couldn't come. Your arrival ___ my decision.

Even if she thought the ride and the tickets would be free, she ___ Jimmy some pocket money. As it was the boy couldn't even buy himself an ice cream.

I'm sorry, I forgot to tell you the Fergusons drink only water, so really you ___ all that wine. But don't worry, we'll keep it for your birthday party.

Feeling tired is not excuse for driving to church in a dirty car. Why didn't you take it to a car wash? Or, if you didn't want to queue, you ___ some money to your son for washing it.

Although no official invitation has come yet, I told the girls ___ some long skirts and white blouses.

Listen to his accent. He ___ brought up in Texas.

He ___ emigrate. Otherwise he would have risked imprisonment or execution.

When I was sixteen, I ___ out till 11.00.

Ann is right. She couldn't ask for another set of questions half way through the examination. Well, maybe she ___ the examiners for some additional explanation.