______ the production up by 60%, the company will have another excellent year.

The machine has been used many years. It’s no wonder that it doesn’t work well________.

Do you think the thief entered through the back door—No, if he had, I don’t believe he ______ theliving-room window.

The baby is sleeping. Would you the radio a bit?

After eight hours’ hard work, the firemen finally_________theforest fire.