The number of the people invited to the meeting ____ about 100, but a number of them ____ late because of the heavy snow.

Listening to loud music at rock concerts ______caused hearing loss in some teenagers.

When the teacher asks him, he always ____.

There ________ a basketball match between Class 1 and Class 2 yesterday.

To reduce food waste, we should only order as ___________ as we need and try to eat it up.