— How long do you think it will be _______ the USA recovers from the losses of the financial crisis?— Perhaps four or five years.
--- How are you getting along with your studies? --- Not very well, ____.
______ more attention, the tree could have grown better.
She pretended ______ me when I passed by.
Things that we’re facing should be considered ____,so that we’ll deal with them well.
—How did you find the lecture tonight? —It ____ me. I doubt if I will come for his lecture next time.