—Was he still there when you were away to answer the phone?—There is no doubt about it, but he ________ soon afterwards.
As soon as the waiter came to the table, the foreigner _______next to me asked him_______to call that big dish in Chinese.
The girl had hardly rung the bell the door was opened suddenly, and her friend rushed out to greet her.
The boy has _____ a fine knowledge of geography by careful study.
I would appreciate ________, to be frank, if the goods could be delivered as soon as possible.
—The weather has been very hot and dry. — Yes. If it had rained even a drop, things would be much better now. And my vegetables .