The grain output is 8 percent higher this year than _______ of last year.
He looks very tired . He ____ to bed too late last night .
The girl was frightened by the thief , and she stood there without ____ speak .
Why did you keep it a secret from me ? I ____ about it .
— You ought to have called her yesterday . — Yes , I know I ____ .
________, the gathering crowd burst into applause.