—Happy Birthday, Ken! Did you invite Jason?—Yes, but he _____ a meeting in New York otherwise he wouldn’t be absent from my birthday party.
Small sailboats can easily turn over in the water ______ they are not managed carefully.
His movie won several awards at the film festival, ______ was beyond his wildest dream.
The Town Hall ______ in the 1800’s was the most distinguished building at that time.
There is nothing more I can try ______ you to stay, so I wish you good luck.
After a knock at the door, the child heard his mother’s voice ______ him.