The boss believed Tom’s reason for being late for work is ______ he had to help his grandma cook.

Mary and I see each other ____, but not as often as we used to.[ ]

The whole area was _____ by the snow, and the government had to send food there by helicopter.

Mary recommended me _______ an English dictionary, which I thought would be of great help.

We’d better take umbrellas-I’m sure it _____when we arrive in London; it’s always wet there at this time of year. [ ]