The population of Jiangsu __ to more than twice what it was in 1949. The figure is now approaching 74 million.
The old farmer, _____ the badly injured and burnt soldier, came out of the burning farmhouse, calling continuously for help.
To answer correctly is more important than _____.
And there, almost _____ in the big chair, sat her little brother, who never had to be told to keep quiet.
I must go there earlier. John has suggested that I _____ an hour before the discussion begins.
Helen couldn’t go to France after all. That’s too bad. I’m sure she would have enjoyed it if _____.