The earthquake in Japan, measuring 9.0 on the Richter Scale, was so violent _______ cause a series of explosions of the nuclear reactors in several power stations.
He came home after midnight, and ______ , he was drunk.
Time and time again she was warned of the ______ of her actions.
The building ______ fire suddenly yesterday afternoon.
—Mr. Smith is no longer the man who he used to be. —So he is. Success and wealth have ______ his character.
We are happy that the tree yields a (n) ______ of fruit.