Only after Mary read her composition the second time ________ the spelling mistake.

_____ the great efforts we had made three years before, we failed to carry our plans through

All Mrs Smith’s efforts to tidy the room were _____ because her grandson soon made a mess of it again.

We’re still at the airport. If it weren’t for the delayed flight, we _____ the concert right now. [ ]

rld famous director, three of _____ movies wonOscar awards, is reported to have retired.