Mary _________ lazy preparing her lesson last night.
_______ has been a topic of continual geological research.
______ one of the most beautiful forms of performance art, ballet is a combination of dance and mime performed to music.
The packages___________________ so that it would be easier to carry them.
The word "allocated" in the passage mostly means "______".
In spite of her abilities, Laura has been_____________________ overlooked for promotion.
Tom: "___________________ " Mike: "I won't say no!"
The examination was not very difficult, but it was_____________________ long.
It is stated in the passage that____________________ .
Only one of our gifted students______to participate in the final competition.
Michael looked deeply hurt and surprised when_____________________ .