The number of people, who have access to their own cars,     sharply in the past decade. 

—Why do you look so worried? —My computer broke down and my essay ______ unfinished since.

Both of his parents insisted that he _______ get on well with his lessons and that he ______ given more extra classes at weekends.

I would have come sooner but I ________ that they were waiting. 

“I can’t do anything with it,”said Bob,__________at the colour TV set.