ngs have become an inescapable part of the reputation of universities, _________them to attract students, staff and research investment.

Don’t defend him any more. It’s obvious that he __________ destroyed the fence of the garden even without apology.

Jack is late again. It is ___ of him to keep others waiting. [ ]

Jim went to answer the phone __________ , Harry started to prepare lunch

It really seemed ages ________ the police came on the scene and cleared away the damaged cars.[ ]