Nobody believed his reason for being absent form the class _____he had to meet his uncle at the airport.
Up to now, our society ________ with limited living space and a shortage of natural resources.
—Will you see me off at the airport at ten tomorrow morning? —Sorry, I ________ a lecture then.
—The rain ________ fast and heavy. —You should ________ some shelter. Look at you—you are all wet.
I had wanted to help you last night but I couldn't spare any time, for I ________ a composition which I have to hand in this morning.
—How is your cousin, Kate? —She broke her leg and ________ medical treatment since.