The plan ______ just because people were unwilling to co-operate.

—Did you listen to the report last Friday?—Yes, it was about the shortage of immigrant workers. That was the first time I ________ about the subject.

 As soon as little Tom had ________ a little from his operation at his back, his first thought was to get   out to meet his friends.

Tom’s father had not spoken to him since his marriage, because he considered Tom ______ a mistake in marrying so young a girl.

 The policeman ________ two man fighting in the street. I thought they were drunk.