Tense

Fill in the blank in the given sentence by choosing the most appropriate word from the options given below : The secret of her fitness is that she ____ up before sunrise for an hour’s speed walk.

Ram came to me and said that he ____ buy a piano.

The rainy season ___ much harm to the crops this year.

As he _____ not there, I spoke to his mother.

I knew that they ______ in this company before so I asked about the boss.

I _____ him since Monday.

Meera ____ her English lesson last night when father came in.

If I had told the truth, ______ punishment.

The noise outside ______ my performance.

The Bible says love of money is the root of all evil.