. Jack is good, kind, hard-working and intelligent. _____, I can't speak too highly of him.
The situation seems to be better, and I suppose it is because of the war ______ to an end.
The young man _______in studying paid no attention to the outside world.
Every possible means _______to prevent the air pollution, but the sky is still not clear.
The doctor had almost lost hope at one point, but the patient finally______.
All the neighbors admire this family_______ the parents are treating their child like a friend.