—Have you known each other for long?—Not very long, __________ we started to work in the company.
I am sure you’d rather he stayed in New Zealand, ______?
The old man was lying on the ground, ______ dead.
--- Which newspaper shall I buy? --- ______, whatever they have in the shop.
______ the new life in Qingdao, the old man lived happily with his son after leaving his home in the countryside.
--- So what is the procedure? --- All the applicants ______ before a final decision is made by the authority.