Fill in the blanks with the correct verb. Reuse some words more than once.

did / do / had / have / is / was

Opportunities come to everyone but rarely, and unless one wakeful to cash in, life continues to be a bore. On the other hand, people who take such opportunities become successful in life.

I am one of the unfortunate ones who lost opportunities. While at school I a good sportsman and I took a keen interest in playing football. As a result, I selected to represent the school. But my parents not like my joining the team because they felt that it would interfere with my studies. I joined the team, I would proved my mettle and opened venues for my joining the police department later on.

Another opportunity I lost at college. When I joined the university, I in doubt to choose the right subject. I not sure whether I should take up mathematics or literature. One of my friends, a lover of language, suggested that I should take up literature and study. Then I could dive deep into the world of thought and imagery and could communion with brilliant minds. So I took up literature and, of course, got a Bachelor of Arts degree, but when the question of employment came, I could not easily compete with those who a high first-class with science subjects.

After leaving college, I struggled for some time to get employment. I recommended to the post of a travelling representative. But my mother opposed it, saying that travelling would not suit my health. And that opportunity lost. I could enjoyed going places, and the prospect of earning a high salary with decent allowances lost. Now I am struggling hard trying to find suitable employment.

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