—Were you surprised by the ending of the film? ----No. I ______the book, so I already knew the story.
—Where would you like to have your dinner, in a French restaurant or a Chinese one?—It __________ to me.
The young man couldn't afford a new car. __________,he bought a used one.
The rivers have __________,so they will have to spend much money irrigating the crops.
Our employees are encouraged to __________ in the decision-making process.
She went through a period of emotional __________ after her company fell into ruins and she finally decided to find a new job.