The number of people invited ____________ fifty, but a number of them __________ absent for different reasons.

It was early morning in London _____ Prime MinisterCameron arrived to give his speech.

The homeless dog bounced around to various homes over the years after its owner died until finally it was ____ by a kind family.

ole class applauded wildly at the end of the speech, ______ greatly encouraged Bob.

What is the price of gas these days? —Oh, it ____________ sharply since last month