The problem ________ to be more difficult than we had supposed.

Are you glad to hear from her — Of course. ___________, we last met more than thirtyyears ago.

I was nearly exhausted from preparing my experimentreport last night so I took a hot bath to myself.

I am __________ endless examinations. —Cheer up, David. Keep on until the college entrance examination ends.

There is much chance____Bill will recover from his injury intime for the race.[ ]