The news came as no surprise to me. I _____ for some time that the factory was going to shut down.
__________ other young men, he also enjoys pop music.
Most of the students felt rather disappointed at the English party. They say that it ______ better organized.
There were 87 votes_______ of the proposal while 13 against it.
The reason _______ he is late is _______ there was a breakdown on the railway.
As soon as I got on the bus I realized that I________ my papers in the house.