It was with great joy _______ he received the news _ his lost son would soon return home.
—What is the price of petrol these days? —Oh, it __________ sharply since last month.
—Why does the lake smell terrible? —Because large quantities of water __________.
Progress __________ so far very good and we are sure that the work will be finished on time.
For many years, people __________ electric cars. However, making them has been more difficult than predicted.
—I'm sorry, but I don't quite follow you. Did you say you wanted to return on September 20? —Sorry, I __________ myself clear. We want to return on October 20.