_____ more attention, the trees could have grown better.

The Olympic Games, ____ in 776 B. C., did not include women players until 1912.

A. first playing                    B. to be first played

C. first played                     D. to be first playing               

He was a good runner so he ______ escape from the police.

I hoped ______ my letter.

The dictionary _____ me fifty dollars.

－I’m sorry for _______ in time.

—That’s all right.

 We _____ with you for the time being.

 —Who sings best in your class?

—Mary _____.

 She _____ her pen in her room now.

What _____ you _____ tomorrow morning?