The boy was so tired that he fell asleep _____________ his mother could take off his clothes.
The government's strong action demonstrated its _____ to crush the rebellion.
It was a long time before the cut on my hand _____ completely.
The final _____ of the play will take place on Monday.
I'm afraid this painting is not by Picasso. It's only a copy and so it's _____.
Obviously, he’s very disappointed at the way things have_____.