(a) Fill in the blanks with correct form of verbs:

(i) I never thought I_____(see) you again.

(ii) He_____(do) everything he could to help me.

(iii) Most of the earth's surface_______(cover) by water.

(iv) I tried to pacify him but he went on_______(grumble).

(v) The e-mail_______(send) a week ago.

(b) Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.

(i) He has a reputatio_______honesty.

(ii) She said nothing______reply.

(iii) You must conform_____the regulations.

(iv) I shall look ______the matter.

(v)We went to the airport to see______our uncle.