Was it because she was ill______she didn’t go to attend the meeting?
To improve their oral English, everyone in the class is supposed to ________ actively in these discussions.
— Jack, Jane seems unhappy?— Don’t worry, a funny story will ________ her.
The moment their idol took the floor, the excited fans ________ thunderous applause.
________, you'll never be able to persuade him.
Those old soldiers never laugh or smile and try to appear very serious ________ what they are ________ is very funny.