The students __________ English literature at 9 o'clock yesterday morning. 

They __________ their old house and bought a new one last year.

We __________ the project last week, but there are still some revisions to be made.

Despite his best efforts, he __________ the deadline for the project submission last week.

He __________ the wrong train by mistake and ended up in a different city.

By the time the guests arrived, she __________ all the preparations for the party.

They arrived at the airport, checked in their luggage, and __________ the plane.

When the rain started pouring, the girls __________ in the backyard.

__________ in the living room when the earthquake struck?

He __________ his career in journalism when he joined the local newspaper at the age 22.

He __________ writing his first novel when he was still working full-time as a teacher.

His cat jumped onto his lap while he __________ a newspaper.

After the meeting ended, she realized that she __________ to mention an important point.

When she was young, she __________ the idea of traveling alone because it gave her a sense of freedom.

They set up the tent, __________ a campfire, and roasted marshmallows under the stars.

He __________ the noise from the construction site next door and often complained about it.

When the guests arrived, everyone __________ dinner in the kitchen.

The soup __________ too salty, so I had to add more water.

She __________ all her clients before 5 p.m. yesterday to confirm their appointments.

The birds __________ merrily. Jack sat on the grass and listened to their songs. He thought back to the day he'd first met Sophie.

She __________ many books before she decided to write her own novel.

We __________ a picnic when a squirrel stole our sandwiches.

When the storm hit, they __________ everything they needed to protect their home.

Where __________ to celebrate after winning the championship last month?

He went to bed after he __________ all the doors and windows to make sure they were locked.

While I __________ through the countryside, a deer suddenly leaped onto the road.

By the time the meeting started, the participants __________ all the necessary documents.

The students were discussing their project ideas while the teacher __________ papers at her desk.

It __________ heavily. John stood by the window. He remembered the winter's night he and Sam had built their first snowman together.

He __________ the test before the time was up, so he had some time to review his answers.