—Jack, this is the third time that you have been late this week.—Sorry, sir, but I was ________ for 15 minutes on the way here in the traffic jam.
Few pleasure can equal _____ of a cold drink on a hot summer day.
His first book _______ next month is based on a true story.
Please remind me ______ he said he was going. I may be in time to see him off.
—Can you give me the right answer? —Sorry, I ________. Would you repeat that question?
—Did you meet the editor at the airport? —No, he _______ away. I guess he’s in danger.