The Chinese language differs from many Western languages ________it uses characters which have meanings and can stand alone as words.
— Can Jeremy Lin lead New York Knicks to win the next game? — Out of the question now. He ______ to do so, but he has just hurt his leg.
Mary ______ my letter; otherwise she would have replied before now.
People are advised not to drive after drinking, but __ seems not to help a lot.
Nobody can achieve anything of real significance _____ he works very hard.
You have to balance the advantages of living in the country ______ the disadvantages.