_____ first I didn’t like him but now I do.[ ]

(2013·河北三校联合模拟)I didn’t want to drive all the way to New York by myself，so I ________ Anna，my best friend of ten years，to ride with me.

I called Nina several times, but she didn’t answer. — Of course, she ____________ London for a visit.

Mrs. Smith was worried about both of her daughters, especially the ________ one.

The policeman is helping the old woman_____ a heavy bag on her back. [ ]