1. "The skill of the artist shown in these paintings ______ truly remarkable," the museum curator commented.

2. At the end of each day, my teacher makes me ______ down my homework assignments in my school diary.

3. As part of her writing process, Li Hui began ______ all that she observed around her.

4. Mr Ho, together with his siblings, ______ to East Coast Park every Saturday.

5. "They've all gone home for the day, ______ ?" Mrs Lim asked her co-form teacher.

6. The station master apologised to the passengers ______ the inconvenience caused due to the train delay.

7. If you had not embarrassed her in front of her friends, Sally ______ stayed on for the party.

8. ______ his injury, Josiah took part in the match and scored the winning goal.

9. With her many children requiring her attention every day, Mdm Ling had ______ moments to herself.

10. "Let's avoid making a decision ______ we have more details next week," the manager instructed his workers.