Her talent and experience ______ her to the respect of her colleagues.

While crossing the mountain area, all the men carried guns lest they ______ by wild animals.

______ we can hope for is to avoid complete failure in the coming game with that strong team.

There ______ nothing more for discussion, the meeting ended earlier than expected.

In summer, she would sit in the garden enjoying the fresh air and the smell of the things she ______.

Many patients insist on having watches with them in hospital, ______ they have no schedules to keep.

In 1900, the energy derived from burning petroleum was only four percent ______ of coal.

Americans eat ______ vegetables per person today as they did in 1910.

Mr. Johnson ______ rather not invest that money in the stock market.

The teacher gave_____the examination paper.