The reason ______ he gave his teacher for being late is ______ there was a lot of traffic on the road.
The light above the elevator________ that the elevator was then at the fifteenth floor.
The manager was rushing to the airport so he ______ the report the secretary had typed.
Although her ability in art has not yet developed, she has great____ as an artist.
In face of difficulties the climbers ______ in the hope of reaching the top before dark.
You are hurting me very greatly. I still may not forgive you, ____ you apologize.