By 16: 30, _____ was almostclosing time, nearly all the paintings had been sold.(2012.江西)
We’ve made up our mind to finish this experiment no matter ___ difficult it was.
His doctor suggested he ___ smoke because of his illness.
---It’s a wonderful party.—It’s very nice of you to come.___.
He ___ at the enemy, without saying a word.
She didn't answer the phone.She ___ be asleep.