_________ is a growing world problem, and nowadays the United Nations and its member countries _________hard to deal with it.
The prize will go to the writer ________ story shows the most imagination.
The reason _______ he was absent from the meeting is_____ he suffered from a headache.
Everyone knows that _____ is dangerous to play with fire, but _____ is difficult is to prevent children from playing with fire.
—I am thinking of the test tomorrow. I am afraid I cannot pass this time.—_________! I am sure you will make it.
As the clock struck nine, players ______their positions and the match began.