—What happened to you on your way back to the hotel last night ?—I lost my way in complete darkness and ,__________ things worse , it began to pour .
30. They appeared ____ me, so I had to explain to them.
29. The _____ of freshwater brought about a lot of difficulties for those living on the island.
28. The Chairman thought ______ necessary _____ Professor Smith to speak at the meeting.
27. The problem he put forward at the meeting was _____. Which one of the following is “WRONG?”
26. Don’t all speak at once! _______ please.