1.4 They have run out of food supplies, so I think they will release the hostage
Their food supplies _ have been given_ , so I think will release the hostage
1.5 Herbie would rather study in the reading room than in the dorm
Harbie _prefers studying in the reading room to studying in the dorm
1.10 It's two years since the building was inspected for safety
The building _hasn't been inspected for_ two years
9.14 Our librarian is the most knowledgeable woman I have ever met.
I _ have never met a so knowledgeable woman_ as our librarian.