, can I speak to Mr. Smith—I’m sorry, but it is 3 weeks _____ heworked here.

Is Peter there?— ______, please. I’ll see if I can find him for you.

Peter _____ a little money every month so that he can buy a car of his own in the near future.[ ]

Had it been possible I would have gone to the movies but I ________ too busy.[ ]

that he was in great danger, Eric walked deeperinto the forest.