（ ） does it take you to wash all the dishes?

The young man lost his job last month, but it wasn’t long _____ he found a new position in my company.

He （ ） yesterday morning, and would stay for three days.

（ ） the past year as an exchange student in Hong Kong, Linda appears more mature than those of her age.

There is a warning at the bottom of the form that applicants are requested to hand in their forms _____ person.

You might not like the way Sam behaves, but please be kind to him.______ , he is your grandfather.

After a three-hour heated discussion, all the members in the jury reached the conclusion that the man was_____of murder.

Please remember（ ） these letters on your way to the station.

Our main concern is to _____ the living standard of the people.

The football match was （ ） on account of rain.

—I’m afraid we must go now if we don’t want to get caught in the traffic jam. —OK. ______.

The firm will （ ） the workers （ ） their loss of job.