With so many problems ____, the new government is in rather a difficult situation.
Only in recent years ______ begun to realize that wild dogs, kept within bounds, often do more good than harm.
It was ________ the soldier did at the spot of the accident, not what he said, ______ moved all the citizens of the whole city.
In order to help her children with their lessons, the woman _______ to some magazines and newspapers last week, though she doesn’t make much money.
— I don’t feel like going to the sports meet next week. There are too many excellent athletes. — It is foolish of you to _______ trying.
— Did you return the book to me? Why can’t I find it anywhere? — ________. You were writing a letter at your desk at that time.