Could you tell me —About two hours.

We were surprised to hear that the reason________ she gave for her absence was________ her mother was ill—Yes，we saw her mother was at the supermarket that morning

I’m afraid I won’t come ______ 7 and 9. I will be at work then.

Are you ________ the dark –Oh, yes. I always go to sleep with the light on.

Why on earth didn’t you answer the door?— I’m terribly sorry, but the telephone _______, too