Professor Haley told me that he ________ by many of his students at the railway station.

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—Where are Jack and Mike?

—They ________ the furniture you asked for into the house.

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—What were you doing when I phoned you yesterday evening?

—I ________ just finished my homework and I ________ to watch TV.

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Because farmland ________ quickly, the government are considering starting a program to solve the problem.

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—Hurry, Mary! You ________ on the phone.

—Oh, I ________ .Thank you , Mom.

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—May I have a word with Miss Anna?

—Sorry, she ________ to her friend on the phone.

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—You're drinking too much.

—Only at home. No one ________ me but you.

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—How are you today?

—Oh, I ________ as ill as I do now for a very long time.

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—You haven't said a word about my new coat, Brenda. Do you like it ?

—I'm sorry I ________ anything about it sooner. I certainly think it's pretty on you.

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All the preparations for the task ________ , and we're ready to start.

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