Safety rules require a fuel check before every trip, so you ___ the gauge before setting off; now we are stranded.

We ___ at the cheaper hotel, but we chose the one near the beach and never regretted it.

If the referee had seen the foul, he ___ a penalty.

I ___ backed up the files before updating the system; losing them was careless.

Maya ___ for an extension, but she decided to finish the work overnight.

Without your directions, we ___ the wrong road; there is no doubt about that.

The tenancy agreement obliges the landlord to keep the stairs safe, so he ___ that loose step months ago.

I ___ the last ticket, but I let the woman behind me have it.

If the alarm had worked, the guards ___ the gallery sooner.

Feedback like that is meant to be given privately, so you ___ to me alone instead of criticising me in front of everyone.

The hikers ___ turned back at the first sign of snow, but they continued toward the summit and reached it safely.

Had I known the road was closed, I ___ a different route.

Our lawyer told us to check every clause, so we ___ the contract more carefully before signing it.

Sam ___ us for dinner, but he preferred to stay home.

If the weather had remained calm, the ferry ___ on schedule.

Clinic rules require a warning about risks, so the doctor ___ the possible side effects before prescribing the medicine.

We ___ a taxi from the station, but the weather was pleasant enough to walk.

If you had reminded me, I ___ the documents.

I ___ sooner; waiting a week only made the situation worse.

The company ___ into Asia last year, but the directors judged the risk too great and were proved right.

With one more week, she ___ a much stronger report; that much is certain.

You ___ the bicycle, especially in such a busy area.

I ___ the scholarship, but I was not ready to move abroad.

If the defenders had communicated properly, they ___ the goal.

The organisers ___ more water on such a hot day.

Nina ___ my camera, but she chose to use her phone instead.

Had the engine not failed, the plane ___ before midnight.

The building rules require notice of any noisy work, so we ___ the neighbours about the repairs in advance.

The witness ___ anonymous, but she agreed to speak publicly.

If the museum had opened earlier, we ___ the whole exhibition.

Everyone on site is required to obey posted warnings, so he ___ this one seriously rather than laughing at it.

We ___ the house at the peak of the market, but we decided not to move.

Without the final clue, none of us ___ the answer.

House rules forbid unsupported claims, so the editor ___ that sentence before publication.

Liam ___ in the final, but he gave his place to a younger runner.

If the shop had accepted cards, I ___ the coat.

You ___ the receipt in case the device was faulty.

I ___ Friday off, but there was too much work to finish.

Had the captain followed the forecast, the ship ___ the storm.

The school is obliged to consult families about any change, so it ___ parents before changing the timetable.