I got up early this morning, but I ________ so because I was not on duty today.
11. The graduate never expected that his graduation essay would ______ such a heated discussion among scholars.
10. My grandfather is such a forgetful person that he has to __ many things, even his daily meals.
9. –You should have apologized to them for not ______ at the party. --I ________ but they didn’t forgive me anyway.
8. It is obvious that she ________, for she looks much slimmer than she did last year.
7. It is a worldwide custom that the energetic young are _______ for their youth, vitality and creativity.