There is no in trying to talk George into joining us. He enjoys being alone.
Most students think this book is useful as it _______ all the basic grammar rules they need to know.
—Mr. Smith, would you have some more ice-cream?—No, thanks. It’s very good, but I have to ______ my weight, you know.
Because they hadn’t booked a room in advance, there were______ left when they arrived at the hotel.
We were caught in________ heavy rain but afterwards we enjoyed_________ bluer and cleaner sky.
The notice came around two o’clock in the afternoon _______ the meeting would be put off.