David ...... (hope) you could lend him a hand with the project, Dad.

We ...... (hope) you might pay us a visit at the weekend, Jack.

I ...... (wonder) whether it was already time to leave for the airport, Mr Donnowan.

Pete ...... (wonder) if Lilly would ever fall in love with him.

We ...... (pray) for your safe return, Elisabeth.

Mr Tennant ...... (pray) for a pay rise some time soon.

David and I ...... (wishfully / think) you might be able to give us a helping hand now.

The sales rep ...... (wishfully / think) about being promoted.

Sarah ...... (contemplate) about accepting the job offer.

Uncle Ralph ...... (ponder) about a difficult topic that no one else could help him with.

The children ...... (sleep) when I came in last night.

While the dog ...... (run) around the park, its master was mugged by a stranger.

While the guests ...... (help) themselves to the tuna and salmon, their host ...... (fetch) some more wine.

Pete ...... (dream) about Lilly while he ...... (sleep) soundly.

My advisor ...... (work) on an analysis when his manager was sacked.