The reason ______he didn’t come was ______he was ill.

She is a credit to her family, for she has a small fortune_____ her credit—A credit to her family? Her father has to buy his daily necessities_____.[ ]

There was a big crowd waiting _____ the opening ceremony to start.

What will you do after school this afternoon —I ______ basketball with my friends.

We failed in the singing competition.—_______. Better times are waiting for you.