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Tom: Did she do her homework before dinner?

Anna: Yes, she ______ her homework before dinner was ready.

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Emma: While we ______ lunch, it started to rain heavily.

Jack: Oh no, did you get wet?

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Sarah: How long did they live in Paris?

Ben: They ______ in Paris for a decade before moving to London.

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Anna: Where should I put these ______ items?

Tom: Put them in a metal or plastic container, or they’ll become damaged.

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David: Did the ______ of the internal combustion engine play an important role in the late 19th century?

Sarah: Sure. It paved the way for the steadily rising exchange of people and goods worldwide.

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Emma: You seem to highly value this album.

Lucas: It reminds me ______ fond memories of my childhood spent at my granny’s house.

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Jacob: When my car broke down, I had to ______ the city using public transport.

Ella: Oh, that must’ve been inconvenient!

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Sophia: Did your father work overtime yesterday?

Noah: Yes. He didn’t arrive home ______ midnight.