9. It was fitting that he should be here to receive the prize ______________.

8. I wish he’d stop fooling around and _____________ some serious work.

7. He continued speaking, ____________ my feelings on the matter.

6. We should _____________ the suggestions of our parents and vice versa.

5. _____________ circumstances permit, we shall hold the meeting next week.

4. John has _______ having done something wrong.

3. Man _______ beasts in that the former is able to laugh, while the latter aren’t.

2. Bless your heart, I know you didn’t break the vase _______. Don’t cry!

1. By doing extra homework, he soon _______ of his classmates.

20. In the ______________ (不在场) of the manager I shall be in charge.

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