He has been in high spirits, for pieces of exciting news came to him __________.
— I’m still working on my project. — Oh, you’ll miss the deadline. Time is ______.
We hadn’t planned to meet. We met ______ chance.
Everyone in our class likes Mary because she is good at telling and ______ jokes.
The rain yesterday was heavy and ______ the roads were flooded.
It is suggested that Mr. Li his plan.