Tom was five years old and he had no brothers or sisters.He _____(live) with his parents in the country,and there ______(be)

Tom was five years old and he had no brothers or sisters. He lived with his parents in the country, and there were no neighbours near his house. One day his uncle came. He had lunch with Tom and his parents, and then Tom\'s mother went into the kitchen and washed the dishes, and his father went out and washed his car. Tom was alone with his uncle. He showed him his toys and they talked. Then Tom said, \"Now I am surprised. How do you play with God?\'\' he asked him. \'\'It is easy, Tom\" he answered,\'\'I throw the ball up, and then God throws it back to me.\'\'