— May I ask for two days off tomorrow?—______. You know, the National Day holiday is just around the corner and every salesgirl is as busy as a bee.
It is said that books on ______ popular science are in ______ short supply.
Don't sigh over the small achievement. _____, and I'm sure if you keep at it, you'll see the light at the end of the tunnel!
The doctor tried to laugh my brother ____ his fears about the coming operation.
—I like this dress better than that one. — ____, but it costs almost twice____.
We shall not start the project until it ____ by the committee.