I ______their method of making the machine .
He was not an actor, who often appeared on stage, _____ a writer, writing stories.
The point is not who said the words, _____ they are true or not.
I’m sorry, _____ I won’t be able to come tonight.
As it was almost time for the flight, all the passengers got ______ the plane.
He always did well at school ______ having to do part-time jobs every now and then.