—How much of his speech did you think you understand?—_____ .I wish I had worked harder.

----Is it my age __________ the boss minds?  ----I’m afraid not. He will consider __________ necessary to have an experienced assistant.

They said Lily’s work was equal to ___ of a student who had completed four years of college.

The poor little boy longed for a pretty toy train,______ his father could never afford.

.Though having discussed it for long, they still haven’t reached an agreement__________they should pour more money into the project.