— Why did the dinner party start so late last night?— It was _____ that caused him to serve dinner an hour later than usual.
Recently stock prices have been falling________because of the influence of the global financial crisis.
—I’m afraid you have the wrong number. —Sorry! _______
—Does Shelley like shopping? —Well,she would rather spend time________at home than________in the street.
He will come to understand your efforts sooner or later. It’s just a matter of ________.
She was more headstrong than ______.