Having lived in the town for quite a few years, I no longer felt ______ among the local people.
He made a mistake, but then he corrected the situation ______it got worse.
The thought ______he might be a scientist some day encouraged him to study hard.
There is a new problem involved in the popularity of private cars ______road conditions need______.
—I promise that she ______ get a nice present on her birthday.—It will be a big surprise to her.
—Why did you move the table over there?—______ the new sofa.