Our neighbor has ______ ours.

Jim went to answer the phone. _____ , Harry started to prepare lunch.

The new machine, as is reported in the local newspaper, will work twice as fast, _____ greatly reducing costs.

In face of trouble, although I feel disappointed about where I am, I still think _______ about where I am going.

Most Australians actually don’t seem to do much sport. _____, Australia is generally considered to be a great sporting nation.

Seeing the coach nodding ________ to her, the little dancer was no more nervous and went on with her performance.

The rain was heavy and _________ the land was flooded.

The charity sale our school organizes every year has taught us much that we would never have________ learned in class.

The businessperson wanted to sell his goods fast: ______, he chose his partner with great care.

Time is limited and let's come______ to the point.