The car ran over a girl and her cat _____ were just crossing the road.

Michael has changed beyond recognition.—_______! How did he manage to lose so much weight?[ ]

_____ more effectively with others, more and more people equip themselves with a higher education. [ ]

We’re too busy _____ a long vacation this summer, ______ the fact that we can’t afford it

When the thief found the police had already _________ him, he ran away quickly.