______ the stage design was terrible, the special effects were disappointing.
Sarah, hurry up. I’m afraid you won’t have time to ________ before the party.
In 1942, Columbus and his crew arrived ________ was so-called the New World by the westerners.
— How can I wake up so early? — Set the alarm at 5:00 am. ________ you will make it.
After a new reform, the number of the products in the factory is now ________ it was in 2003.
— Has Sam finished his homework today? — I have no idea. He ________ it this morning.