1. My sister _______________ about studying in Canada, but she got married and had to stay in Australia.

2. It _______________ continuously for two weeks, but it finally cleared up yesterday.

3. The football team _______________ on a small pitch for a month; however, they moved to the Olympic Stadium last week and they are playing much better.

4. I _______________ to call you last week. I was extremely busy last week and I forgot to call you. I'm sorry.

5. If you _______________ trouble with your math class last semester, you should have asked for help. Now, it's too late.

6. When the financial crisis hit, my father _______________ for this company for 10 years. Unfortunately, he had to leave the company and start all over.

7. We _______________ for a year when we ran out of money and had to return home.

8. My professor _______________ that class with a lot of enthusiasm; however, after his illness, he seemed to lose a lot of energy.

9. I _______________ to get into Penn State University for two years. I was finally accepted last year.

10. The students _______________ good work, but, after the midterm, they seemed to lose interest in their studies.