— I missed the first part of the film. It was really a pity.— You __________ home half an hour earlier. [ ]

Tom was absent today,wasn’t he?—No,he wasn’t.He was just late,because he ________ his bus.

“Will he agree to come to join us in the work?” “No, _______ we promise him more money.”

I can’t concentrate ________ my work ________ the noise loud outside.[ ]

He ate a lot and did little exercise, so he _______ 10 pounds.