She ____ the book for 2 weeks .

As ________ clear from his manners, he seems to be much of a scholar.

-—David has gone to Australia on business.—Really? I ______ why he was absent from today’s meeting.

 Bob tried to sweet-talk his mother into letting him go out. But when he saw his sweet talk________， he lost his temper. 

Tom as well as two of his friends ______ to the concert last night.