.My reaction towards my classmates at the party was so cold and emotionless ____ I had never been interested in them.
Look at the pride on Tom's face. He ________ to have been praised by the manager just now.
Mike is kind, determined and full of energy. ________, I can't speak too highly of him.
I was going to do some shopping in Golden Eagle, but ________ watching TV at home because of tiredness.
Whatever he does, once he set up a goal, he would start pursuing it without _________.
Historically, ________ main material for making tables has been wood, but ________ metal and stone have also been used.