（ ） looked up in alarm.

By this time next week, the winners _____ their awards.

A good many proposals were raised by the delegates，（ ） was to be expected.

（ ） singer and （ ） dancer is also good at drawing.

Ten minutes _____ an hour when one is expecting a phone call.

Humble （ ） it may be, there is no place like home.

A loud noise （ ） my attention from cooking and everything was burnt.

The defense computers calculate way to （ ） the enemy missiles.

I love thinking of new designs. It keeps my mind clear and active and fills my retired life with （ ）.

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

The little boy saw the plane_____and burst into flames.

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