— I find it astonishing that John ____ be so rude to me.— Not astonishing at all. He is always rude to others.
I am afraid something terrible has _______. I won’t be able to see you tonight.
---Let’s discuss the questions raised last night, shall we? ---There is no hurry for that. I_________ for a conference.
________ the houses were destroyed in the earthquake.
— How about ______ Christmas evening party? — I should say it was ______ success.
---I’m afraid that Mr. Wood can’t see you until 4 o’clock. ---Oh, ______ I won’t wait.