When I entered the room I found she was listening to the music with her face ___ in tears.
They kept trying _____ they must have known it was hopeless.
There are five pairs, but I'm at a loss which _____ to buy.
He was not an actor, who often appeared on stage, _____ a writer, writing stories.
Please make my excuse at tomorrow's meeting. I've got too much work _____.
I don't know whether to stay in teaching or _____ another job.