A dozen family members gathered at the table _____ were traditional local foods such as preserved ham sausage.
What surprised me was not what he said but ______ he said it.
— ______ will get the first prize? — I'm sure, Li Hua.
_______ he didn’t help me with my work. Instead, just _______.
The little girl _______ out at night alone.
--- Would you like to join us? --- Sorry, but I am not _______ as any of you.