_____ unemployment and crime are high, it can be assumed that the latter is due to the former.
—Will you see me off at the airport at ten tomorrow morning? —Sorry, I ________ a lecture then.
—The rain ________ fast and heavy. —You should ________ some shelter. Look at you—you are all wet.
I had wanted to help you last night but I couldn't spare any time, for I ________ a composition which I have to hand in this morning.
—How is your cousin, Kate? —She broke her leg and ________ medical treatment since.
—Lucy, tell me about your trip to the beach. —Awful! There ________ too many holidaymakers.