He had to work overtime to _____________ being late.
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- He was late for work because he had missed the bus.
- Which of the following is a mixed construction? A: The reason that he is late is because he had a flat tire. B: Because he had a flat tire is the reason he is late. C: Why he is late is because he had a flat tire. D: All of the above.
- He is always made _____late without overtime pay
- You are always late. You ______ late three times this week. A: [A] are being B: were C: had been D: have been
- —Why was Jim late for work this morning? —He _________ got up late. A: nearly B: gradually C: hardly D: probably