I would have come to see you earlier, but I __________ too busy.

My uncle hasn’t been able to stop smoking, but at least he has .

University graduates should develop such skills as critical thinking, and inter-personal communication, ________ are important in personal development.

Who is bestbasketball player in your class —I don’t know. I’m new here.

Her parents insisted that she ________ aclever student and ________ a better education.