Could you please help me choose the right word 5 sentences

Could you please help me choose the right word for these 5 sentences?

- I think she's going to get back earlier than noon/expected.
- I don't want the computer left/to be left in direct sunlight.
- I'll ask to finish work early/if I can finish early.
- Why would he ask my to come if he know/knew he wouldn't hire me.
- The closest I ever got/came to being a X was....
- He takes up/takes most of the bed. I have no room to sleep when sleeping with him.

Thank you