23. ------ Ian gave up playing the piano eventually. -------It’s just_____of him to spend all that money on the equipment and then lose interest halfway through the course.
200. With some books he needed ______, he went into the book store quickly.
108. We spoke in whispers ______ waking the baby.
101. A shy person dislikes ______ when he or she has to make a speech in front of a large crowd of people.
102. ______ I had done it I knew I had made a mistake.
103. _____ at the news, the girl said nothing but ______ into the chair and cry.