After so many days without rain, the ground quickly ________ the little rain that fell last night.

The TV station, in ________ to massive popular demand, decided to continue the soap opera(肥皂剧 ).

We were told that Sue would be ideal for the job, but she ________ badly when we talked to her.

The opposition leaders ________ the government for not taking action sooner.

________ from the occasional late night party, our neighbors are very quiet.

If you want to find a decent location for your own home, ________ Mr. Smith for advice.

_______ the movie I would have finished my paper last Sunday.

A baby might show fear of an unfamiliar adult, _______ he is likely to smile and reach out to another infant.

We must ______ that the experiment is controlled as rigidly as possible.

The wealth of a country should be measured ________ the health and happiness of its people as well as the material goods it can produce.