--Jack had prepared for the game for such a long time. We all thought he ________ it. -- What a pity! He ________ too nervous when playing it.
Mary got up early________ she could prepare breakfast for her brother.
The teacher told him to speak louder ________by everybody.
Everyone here will thank the firefighters for the things they did to prevent fires ________the environment safer.
She always goes swimming ________cold it is.
—We'd like you to start work tomorrow if possible. —I'm sorry, but I can't possibly start until Monday.________?