“Why didn’t she come to the meeting yesterday？” “I’m not so sure. She ______ ill.”

The police still haven’t found her, but they’re doing all they _____.

It’s a very kind offer, but I really _____ accept it.

That car nearly hit me; I ______.

“I called you yesterday. A woman answered, but I didn’t recognize her voice.” “Oh, it _____ my aunt Jean.”

“I thought you wouldn’t mind.” “Well, as a matter of fact I don’t, but you _____ me first.”

Their answers are exactly the same — one of them ______ from the other.

Do you think he is lazy？” “I _____ so once, but I don’t now.”

“Is John coming by train？” “He should, but he _____ not. He likes driving his car.”

You _______ pay too much attention to your reading skill, as it is so important.