----_____ David and Vicky _____ married?
----For about three years.

John and I _____ friends for eight years. We first got to know each other at a Christmas party. But we ____ each other a couple of times before that.

I had meant to meet you at the airport this morning, but I was too busy for I_______ a report.

Half the world’s population ______ water shortages within 15 years according to the World Bank, just one of many recent alarming reports on the world’s fresh water supply.

Would you please keep silent? The weather report ________ and I want to listen.

－Thank you for your coffee.
－You are so kind to say so, but you _______ it at all.

— Why did you leave that position?
— I      a better position at IBM.

—What’s that terrible noise?
—The neighbors      for a party.

I won’t be able to answer any phone all the afternoon．I_____________ a conference．

My daughter’s blue jeans _____ easily, and she can wash by herself.