____appeared to me that he enjoyed the food very much.
Both of the newspapers often have the same news, so ______ I read first will ruin the other.
Our English teacher never scolds us when we fail exams, and ______.
—It’s said that more than 10 jobs were offered to Tom.—But ______ was suitable for him.
—Why didn’t you turn up at the party last night, Ella?—_____, but I was fully occupied.
—Jackie, could you please repeat what I said just now?— Sorry, I ______.