The number of people invited ______ fifty, but a number of them ________ absent for different reasons.
--How did you do in the test? --Not so well. I ____ much better but I misread the directions for Writing.
_______ , the girl didn’t seem able to do _______ right and the boss was very angry.
There was _______ time _______, if a lady got onto a crowded bus or train, a gentle man would immediately stand up and _______ her his seat.
—I’m sorry I forget to bring your e-dictionary? —That’s all right.
—Do you think Apple’s new video iPod will bring new fans to TV shows? —It’s certainly a risk butit’s a great one.