— I find it astonishing that John ______ be so rude to me.— Not astonishing at all. He is always rude to others.
An increase in the price of drugs has __________ the rising cost of medical care.
We __________ the old scientist __________ his contribution ________ the country.
The reason __________ he refused to attend the meeting was that they didn't give him an invitation earlier.
The reason __________ he explained was __________ he was ill and unable to go to school.
Last week I bought a cellphone,__________ was very reasonable.