—He looks so young! —I agree with you. He looks 30, but he is （ ） 45.

The two companies decided to （ ） on a project concerning animal cloning.

Herman’s success is （ ） his hard work and his academic ability.

The football player is hoping to（ ）to another team soon．

The department head insisted that he _____ absolute authority to regulate office work.

The volcanoes that raised the islands are still （ ） places.

Alice speaks English well, （ ）?

Smoking is not good （ ） you because it can affect your health.

The football player is hoping to（ ）to another team soon．

There was nothing we could do _____ wait at that moment.

Constant showers are characteristic （ ） the summer here.

The government cannot operate effectively （ ） it is free from such interference.