1. __________ the message, he immediately called his lawyer for advice.

2. By this time tomorrow, I __________ on a plane to New York.

3. The committee postponed __________ a decision until next month.

4. It is believed __________ the house was built over 200 years ago.

5. I __________ for the bus for 20 minutes when it finally arrived.

6. The building __________ since they moved to the city last year.

7. If I __________ you were coming, I would have baked a cake.

8. I'm not used to __________ up so early in the morning.

9. The manager let the employees __________ home early on Friday.

10. It is essential that every student __________ the rules of the library.

11. I __________ my car serviced at the garage yesterday afternoon.

12. The child was seen __________ across the busy street alone.

13. I wish I __________ so much money on those clothes last week.

14. The new hospital __________ by the end of next year.

15. Hardly __________ the station when the train pulled out.

16. The cake __________ delicious when it is served warm.

17. I suggest __________ a professional to fix the roof.

18. It’s high time we __________ some action to protect the environment.

19. The bridge __________ at the moment, so traffic is slow.

20. By next month, they __________ together for ten years.

21. The witness finally admitted __________ the document.

22. She has a lot of influence __________ the younger generation.

23. The exhibition will be __________ display for two weeks.

24. I didn't do it __________ purpose; it was a total accident.

25. The flight was cancelled because of a fault __________ the wing.

26. I distinctly remember __________ the windows before I left.

27. The doctor recommended __________ more exercise for better health.

28. We __________ for over an hour when the food finally arrived.

29. By the time the sun sets, we __________ our destination.

30. I __________ my old teacher while I was at the mall yesterday.

31. The suspect was made __________ the statement three times.

32. If I __________ more attention, I wouldn't have made that mistake.

33. The roof __________ at the moment, so please be careful.

34. I would rather you __________ so much noise while I'm sleeping.

35. __________ the match, the players went to celebrate their victory.

36. It's high time you __________ how to manage your own finances.

37. The criminal is reported __________ the country last night.

38. I __________ my car fixed at the garage yesterday afternoon.

39. You __________ have told me you were coming! I have no food.

40. Hardly __________ home when the power went out.

41. I can't imagine __________ in such a crowded city.

42. By next Monday, I __________ for this company for five years.

43. The student admitted __________ the answer from his neighbor.

44. If the weather __________ clear tomorrow, the flight will take off.

45. The man __________ next to the window is my brother.

46. I __________ for my keys all morning, but they are still missing.

47. The cake __________ delicious. Did you use a special recipe?

48. I suggest __________ a taxi if you want to get there on time.

49. She was seen __________ into the building late last night.

50. I wish I __________ more about the job before I applied for it.