1. The number of students _______ increasing every year.

2. A pair of shoes _______ a lot of money.

3. Neither Tom nor his brothers _______ here now.

4. Some of the teachers _______ very young.

5. Maths _______ more difficult than I thought.

6. Mary together with her sisters _______ watching TV.

7. The sun _______ in the East.

8. All of the students _______ ready for the exam.

9. A little food _______ enough for the baby.

10. Lorries _______ carrying goods to the city.

11. Someone _______ waiting for you in the office.

12. Most people _______ in ghosts.

13. A group of students _______ talking loudly.

14. Traffic in this city _______ me feel stressed.

15. The furniture _______ very expensive.

16. Either his brothers or Tom _______ responsible.

17. Every member _______ invited to the party.

18. The blind _______ supported by the government.

19. Smoking and drinking _______ bad for your health.

20. A butterfly _______ sitting on the flower.

21. Not only Tom but his sisters _______ to go out.

22. The news _______ not very encouraging.

23. Much soil _______ washed away.

24. Somebody _______ stolen my wallet!

25. 2 kilometers _______ not a long way.