Can you explain ____ you have been late for school several times this term?— Sorry, but it is the first time that I have been late this week.

The news of the mayor’s coming to our school for a visit was____on theradio yesterday.[ ]

The two little girls _____ good friends but for the attack of some outside force. [ ]

With so many hungry children seated round the table, the food disappeared ______

The book tells stories of the flooding brought by Typhoon Fitow through the eyes of those_____lives were affected.