—We had ______ really damp October this year.

—I can’t remember ______ autumn when it rained so much.

—Why does the lake smell terrible?

—Because large quantities of water______.          

I have visited a lot of different places and stayed in lots of different hotels, but none of them _____ this one.

 China’s population is expected to increase to about 1.5 billion in 2040, _____ it will start to decline slowly.

The happiest of people don’t ______ have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way.

 What you told me the other day is really true,_______?

Scarcely had they settled themselves in their seats in the theatre ______ the curtain went up.

 They ______ so tired if they ______ for a whole day.        

It’s a shame ______ able to give them any advice.  

—I phoned you at 9 this morning but got no answer.

—I am sorry. I _____ the bell. I _____ in the garden.