It is reported that the local police ________ the case of two missing children, but no much progress has been made up to now.
—Was his father very strict with him when he was at school? —Yes. He had never praised him _________ he became one of the top students in his grade.
—I wonder if I could possibly use your car tonight. —_________. I'm not using it anyhow.
He _________ the boy's ignorance and sold him a worthless learning machine.
Tony can't have received the invitation. _________,he would have attended your birthday party yesterday.
Girls are encouraged to pursue high standards in their academic work, develop broad interests, good study skills and an independent _________ to study.