The book seems to have been _____ from various books and articles.
— 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.
Had it not been for the fact that about 30 pupils __________ in the state of Connecticuta fortnight ago, their parents ___________ in deep sorrow now.