The police had barricaded the main street__________ prevent the demonstrators from marching through the town.

__________, he has continued to work on his thesis.

_____ that military spending is extremely high.

If she_______ a new hard disk, she would not have lost all data.

______ some German and British management styles are similar, there are many differences between them.

I miss my friends. I wish my friends ______ here right now.

I wanted_____ the head of the company, but it was impossible.

Jordan and Jim are in a pub.

Jordan:"_______"

jim:"No,thanks."

If I _____ that yesterday, I _____ them.

Thank you for phoning when I was ill - it was very _______ of you.

All planes_____ before departure.

I didn't see the TV programme but everybody said it was excellent. I wish I ___ it.

John would be taking a great risk if he _____ his money in that business.

By the year 2021, 6% of all US jobs _______________by robots, report says.

I cannot sleep. The dog next door is making too much noise. I wish it ______ quiet.

He fixed a metal ladder to the wall below his window_____ escape if there was a fire.