I called you at 8:00 yesterday evening, but no one answered. —Sorry. I________ clothes for my parents at that time.

We ______ John’s name on the race list yesterday but for his injury.

She ______have stopped her work halfway.

The environmentalists said wild goats’______ on the vast grasslands was a goodindication of the better environment.

The audience _______ as they waited for the comedian to come on the stage.