Although the causes of cancer _____, we do not yet have any practical way to prevent it.
—How long _______ at this job? —Since 1990.
—Have you been wasting time on films again?—_____. I’ve been working and I need a break.
—English has a large vocabulary, hasn’t it? —Yes. _____ more words and expressions and you will find it easier to read and communicate.
You needn’t have apologized for your absence— , it’s hardly your fault.
Our daughter doesn’t know what to ______ at the university; she can’t make up her mind about her future.