We had a hard time _______ a taxi in the night.

The repairs _______ last week, but there were some delays.

In the old days most of our coal _______ by sea

_______ in this light, the matter doesn’t seem so serious.

"What made you suspicious?"
"When we arrived at the cabin, we saw signs that someone _______ there before us."

"Can you steady this ladder for me?"
"Get down now! The ladder _______."

I shall never forget _______ to see the Moscow State circus.

They _______ in the village when the landslide occurred, but they are fine.

"How did people behave during the disaster?"
"_______ amazed me was their complete willingness to help."

Did you believe in Santa Claus _______ a child?