Everyone except Bill and Jim ______there when the meeting began.

Did you see Dr Ma yesterday afternoon?— No. When I got to his office, he ______ already.

______ of his time ______ been spent on studies every day.

Have you heard of the big fire last night? –Yes. The firemen struggled against it for about 35 minutes and _______ the fire at last.

I wonder why Jack always gets good marks when he does only ______ the others.