"I can't understand ____________ the charts mean in this report." "Yes, I had the same problem."

"How do you like your new cell phone?" "_____________ bought it."

"What did you think of that new restaurant?" "Everything was fine ______________ the service, which was too slow."

"How long will the student paintings be on display?" "I think they ____________ May."

"Did John go to the gym after work yesterday?" "No, he was _____________"

"Why are you photocopying all those files?" "The boss told me ____________________."

"Are you going to buy that computer you saw?" "Not this month. I don't have ____________ money."

"Who was the guy at the meeting?" "___________ from the California office."

"________________ been to Washington DC?" "No, but I hope to one day."

"Is this a good time to talk about the meeting?" "Not really, but let's talk ________________ I eat."

"Did you see David today?" "Yeah, I just saw ___________ down the street."

"How often does your family go skiing?" "We ____________ ski now."

"Why do you go to Florida so often?" "____________ my parents live."

"Wasn't your article supposed to be in the newsletter this month?" "Yes, but I _______________ in time."

"Have you seen any good films lately?" "I saw that one about lions in Africa ____________ I loved it."

"Who should do most of the talking at the meeting?" "I think it ______________ Suzanne answered the questions."

"Why don't you ever visit us?" "I _____________ to see you if I could, but I'm too busy."

"John was disappointed not to get a raise." "I know. ______________________ as hard lately."

"How was dinner with James?" "He's a much better cook ____________ expected."

Students will be visiting Egypt to learn about the ___________ history of the country.

Karen __________________ the parts of the original Japanese text that we couldn't understand.

"There was a lot of _____________ over when the final assignment was due."

Long-term ______________ planning is very important for the success of any business.

"The class was told that their essays should not ___________ fifteen pages in length."

John and his family wanted to find a ___________ place to live after moving so many times.

In many universities it is common for professors to _____________ technology into lessons.

Susan decided to get a second job in order to increase her _____________________.

The TV station is going to show an ____________ interview with the president tomorrow evening.

Professor Hamilton ______________ French economic policy while attending a university in Paris.

Sarah did well on her physics exam because she had studied the subject so ____________________.

The new managers stated that their main goal was to ____________ profits.

The school trip to Italy provided students with a __________ opportunity to practice their language skills.

Many schools use _____________ completed by students to help determine the effectiveness of their teachers.

In order to feel better, Stanley made a ___________ decision to go to bed early every night.

My neighbor's kids ___________ one of our chairs when they came over yesterday.

Everyone likes Helen, as she has such a great _______________.

Mark ordered a large ____________ of office equipment before his company moved into the new building.

There has been ___________ interest in the study of climate change.

The latest ______________ show that an increasing number of people are working part-time rather than full-time.

William would take an evening class if he didn't live so far from the school. "Will William take an evening class?"

Although Sally apologized for showing up late to work, her boss did not appear to let it go easily and insisted she make up the time. "Sally's boss..."

The students were all given a study guide by their instructors to help prepare them for their final exam. "What did instructors help their students with?"

Maria is often required to perform tasks for which she is ill-equipped, as her team is understaffed and overworked. "Maria has difficult at work due to...."

The football team lost their last game which, when considering their numerous victories throughout the rest of the year, came as quite a shock. "What does the author say about the team's last game?"

As gas prices increase, travelers tend to use public transportation more often and leave the car at home. "When gas prices are high..."

Whatever changes the university may make to meet the current financial challenges, the future of the arts program appears secure. "The writer thinks that..."

If you study for hours without taking a break, you'll not only get tired, but you'll also not remember much. "The warning is against..."

Charles was a generous man throughout his life, although having contributed a substantial percentage of his salary to charitable organizations throughout his career, he felt justified in not being as generous during his retirement. "After retiring, Charles decided to..."

Royal Island, voted by readers as the state's number one family vacation destination last summer, looks unlikely to repeat its success again this year. "What is said about Royal Island?"

"I don't think he understood what you said." "Really? I thought ___________ he disagreed with me."

"Did you ______________ your book today?" "No, I forgot it again."

"_______________ Sarah has worked here?" "Oh, for years and years."

"I wish I ________________ James move to his new apartment." "He said it was no problem."

"Do you want to work on the physics homework?" "No, I've got _____________ other homework to do right now."

"You met Karen last week, ________________?" "No, but I'll see her tomorrow."

"I've tried _______________ the details you'll need for the project." "Thank you. I'll get started right now."

"Have you always lived in this house?" "No, I ___________ in New York."

"Have you moved into your new apartment yet?" "No, I'm going to ________________ first."

"Don't you think you ___________ save more money?" "I'm trying, believe me.