Shelly had prepared carefully for her examination so that she could be sure of passing it at her first_________.
The idea puzzled me so much that I stopped for a few seconds to try to _______.
----Will you be ____ this afternoon , John? ----It depends. I’ m afraid I’ll be called in by my boss.
Sarah had her purse stolen the day before yesterday when she was knocking about in a park, ______________?
He doubted, as did his family, ______________you were telling the truth.
He tried to avoid making mistakes, but the added pressure caused him to make more than his usual______________.