sed to be good friends, but now they are like strangers. —– How _____ this ______

Which of the following words matches the sound /l a If/?

didn’t you go to the cinemayesterday— I ____, but my wife returned from Francethe moment I was leaving.

Why is he feeling down today? — Because the suggestion he _____ has been turned down.

There aren’t many seats left for the concert; you had better make sure ____ two today.