We could have done something meaningful in the time it ________ to watch that boring movie.

---Do you like the new pen?
---Yes, it_____ smoothly.  

The plan _____ by the Chinese government ____ rejuvenating the nation by relying on science.

---What were you doing when Tom came to see you?
---I had just put on my overcoat and_____ to visit my friends.

The hostess of the party, who ______ as a doctor for five years, is president of a famous private school.

I have to draw some money from the bank before our money ______.

“If I ________ taking drugs, I would be a successful businessman now,” said the dying drug addict.

E-mail, as well as telephone, ________ an important part in daily communication

--We ________ that you would fix the TV set for us.
--I’m sorry, but I was too busy, so I ________.

. --Were you late for the film?
--Very late. Half of it ________ by the time we ________ the cinema.