The open university was started in order to help those who _____ having a university education when they were young.

Writing has ________ much of my spare time, but it has given me a great deal of pleasure. [ ]

The lights were left on all night long.-Yes. It seemed that John____.He was the last to leave.[ ]

_____ achievement, last week’s ministerial meeting ofthe environment here earned a low, though not a failing grade.

Although the old man was ______ death, he still fought with the disease bravely.