Yon don’t have the right to blame me _____ being late， for I was busy typing your business invitations.

It is important that the boy （ ） an adult to take care of him.

The local government is trying all out to find out who is （ ） the forest fire.

—Shall we invite Tim? —No, it’s too late to invite any more people. _____, he hates parties, you know.

I’m trying to be more （ ） when I go shopping, and only buying what I really need.

It is because she is very devoted to her students_____she is respected by them.

To be frank, （ ） is a great relief to have the task fulfilled in so short a time.

She finally decided to obtain a _____ from the bank in order to buy a house.

We could see the stars （ ） well from the top of the mountain.

I think it’s high time we _____ strict measures to stop pollution.

The chemical factory was torn down （ ） protecting the environment.

These tickets for the performance are （ ） until the end of the month．