It rained heavily yesterday,___, he didn't turn up at the meeting.
Difficulties and hardships have ________ the best character of the young geologist.
—Have a good rest ; you need to ____ your energy for the football match this afternoon . —Thanks a lot .
In Britain today women ____ 44% of the workforce, and nearly half the mothers with children are in paid work.
I had to ______ because someone else wanted to use the phone.
“Have great changes taken place in your village?” “Yes, A new school was ______ in the village last year.”