26.The famous writer as well as his wife and daughter_____said to______our party,but so far they_____.
--- It shouldn’t take long to clear up after the party if we all volunteer to help. --- That’s right. ________.
The new stadium being built for the next Asian Games will be ________ the present one.
Martin’s been ill, but ________, I think he’s hoping to come with us tomorrow.
That tree, __________ are almost bare, is a very old one.
The reason ____ she was absent is _____ he was badly ill yesterday.