–Did you manage to contact professor Li?--Well, yes, _________.

It was raining, but _________ it was a nice trip.

 In the year 2012, the African­American tech workforce reduced from 2.8 percent to 2.3 percent, while Asian tech employment saw a ________ small decrease from 4.6 percent to 4.2 percent.

— What do you think is ______ to happen tomorrow? — Sorry, I don’t know.

The conservation area is very important for preserving many animals and plants, which would ______ run the risk of becoming extinct.