It was believed that things would get worse, but ____ it is they are getting better.
——Could I ask you a rather personal question? ——Sure, ____.
——What are you reading, Tom? ——I’m not really reading, just ___ the pages.
It’s not ___ good idea to drive for four hours without ___ break.
A small car is big enough for a family of three ____ you need more space for baggage.
——Do you know Anna’s telephone number? ——____. As a matter of fact, I don’t know any Anna, either.