His parents，_________，did not look after him very well—the elbows of his jacket were patched and his boots were badly worn.

I’m sorry I didn’t recognize you just now. You look different _________.

Attention, coffee lovers! We have for you, the best coffee machine ___ invented.

She devoted herself ______ to her research and it earned her agood reputation in her field.

— I hear your dad is ill. Is he ____ better? — Thanks. He’s fine now.