-- I saw Mr Li at the meeting yesterday.--- Did you? He ______ have attended, for he had asked for sick leave.
Over 8,000 people attended the marathon, ______ it the biggest sporting event in the area.
That bar on center street, _______ by the way is very nice, is owned by Bill’s brother.
We hope the new machine will work faster, ______ reducing our costs.
Mr. Smith soon made _____ clear why he had asked for a conference.
We ______ have class the last week of May, but I’ll let you know for sure as the time approaches.