— Can I pay the bill by check?— Sorry, sir. According to the rules of our hotel, the payment ______ be made in cash.
_____ it will do us harm or good remains to be seen.
Since everybody is clear, there is no _____ in discussing the question any further.
The general manager’s _____ directions confused the staff, who didn’t know what to do.
. Being hard-working is of the highest __________ to becoming successful.
— Did you see _________ jacket on the playground just now? — Is it _________ new one and very cool?