30. They appeared ____ me, so I had to explain to them.
The course about Chinese food attracts over 100 students per year, ________ up to half are from overseas.
The tour pal lost his way in the mountain; ________ made things worse was that it began to rain.
— How do you think of my composition?— Almost perfect ________ one spelling mistake.
— What shall we do tonight then?— ________, whatever you want.
— Can I have an apple, Uncle Pal?— ________. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.