—Was he still there when you were away to answer the phone?—There is no doubt about it, but he ________ soon afterwards.

 Hurricane Sandy's arrival and its effects ________ New York's offices being closed for three days.

—Have you ever been to Singapore?—Yes, I ________  there three times in 2009 alone.

She can’t get down to work because she was deeply _______ by the news of his death.

In some countries citizens are ______ to vote, and if they don’t they get fined.