Read the dialogue given below and complete the passage that follows.

Teacher: Why were you absent yesterday?
Ravi: I went for a family friend's wedding.

Teacher: The exams are approaching. Don't miss classes until absolutely necessary.
Ravi: Sorry ma'am. I promise not to miss classes anymore.

The teacher asked Ravi (a).................... Ravi replied that (b).................... a family friend's wedding. The teacher then reminded him (c)....................and advised him not to miss classes until absolutely necessary. Ravi said he was sorry and (d)....................