I've been playing tennis with Mary. But I was _____ by her.

At the 60th anniversary, the guests sitting in the front are those ______ graduates from the university.

I must tell you how _____ a letter from you.

Mr. Green said his clients _____ our samples by the end of last month.

The football match was （ ） on account of rain.

I am sorry that he （ ） in such poor health.

It’s too late to go out. _____， it’s going to rain.

Her suggestion （ ） the class meeting be put off was turned down.

He studies so hard to avoid （ ） at the bottom of the class.

Tom’s bedroom was in a （ ）, for books and papers were here and there.

It’s too late to go out. _____， it’s going to rain.

（ ） relatively costly, the engine is highly efficient and needs servicing infrequently.