________，I managed to get through the game and the pain was worth it in the end. 

Most Australians actually don’t seem to do much sport. _____, Australia is generally considered to be a great sporting nation. 

Although the new road is being used, it has not yet been _______opened.

The question is _____easy, so everyone in our class can answer it.

—Can you describe a distinctive characteristic of this animal?—Its neck can be extended ________ of its body.