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Put each verb in brackets into most suitable present tense.

I work in a large office with about thirty people, most of whom I (1 p.) quite well. We (1 p.) most of the day together, so we have all become friends. In fact, most of my colleagues are so interesting, that I (1 p.) of writing a book about them!

(1 p.) Helen Watson, for example. Helen (1 p.) the accounts department. At the moment she (1 p.) with Keith Ballantine, one of the sales representatives, and they (1 p.) very happy together. But everyone, except Helen apparently, (1 p.) that Keith (1 p.) eyes at Susan Porter. But I (1 p.) to know that Susan (1 p.) Keith. ‘I can’t stand people who (1 p.) ) all the time!’ she told me. ‘And besides, I know he (1 p.) poor Helen. He (1 p.) Betty Wills from the overseas department.’

And plenty of other interesting things (1 p.) . For instance, every week money (1 p.) . from the petty cash box. When you (1 p.) that someone in your office is a thief, it (1 p.) you at first. But I (1 p.) to catch whoever it is before the police are called in. I’m going to tell you who I (1 p.) ...