__________ has recently been done to provide more buses for the people, a shortage of public vehicle remains a serious problem.
Mother kept me _____ during the summer holiday, for I failed my maths exam.
—If you don’t hurry, I’ll go without you. —_____ I’m nearly ready.
Mike resembles his mother in appearance _____ his personality follows his father's.
The suggestion he put forward was adopted with 16 votes _____ and 15 against it.
—How many people attended the exhibition? —I’m not sure. _____ speaking, a thousand or more.