This car was the most expensive purchase I've ever_____________
Education in many countries is compulsory________the age of 16.
There has been a great increase in retail sales,_____________________ ?
In spite of her abilities, Laura has been_____________________ overlooked for promotion.
The pool should not be made so deep______small children can be safe there.
Tom: "___________________ " Mike: "I won't say no!"
He_______________us but he was short of money at the time.
As a millionaire who liked to show off her wealth, Mrs. Smith paid______________________________________________ we asked.
The word "allocated" in the passage mostly means "______".
The packages___________________ so that it would be easier to carry them.
It is stated in the passage that____________________ .