It used to be thought _____ the Earth was flat.

Now then, children. It’s high time you ＿＿＿＿＿＿ and dressed. 

People are advised not to drive after drinking, but __ seems not to help a lot.

I’d appreciate______if you would turn the radio down .

—Which driver was to blame?　　—Why, ____! It was the child’s fault, clear and simple. He suddenly came out between two parked cars.