Linda’s parents died when she was a baby and was _________by her aunt.
He __________ football regularly for many years when he was young.
Though we don't know what was discussed, yet we can feel the topic __________.
—What is the price of petrol these days? —Oh, it __________ sharply since last month.
—Why does the lake smell terrible? —Because large quantities of water __________.
Progress __________ so far very good and we are sure that the work will be finished on time.