Mary was much kinder to Jack than she was to the others, ___, of course, makes all the others upset.
A well-written speech ______ a lot, such as a good choice of words, a clear structure, a distinct theme, etc.
Lisa made a(n) _____ to help her husband with the problem, but failed in the end.
I am really sorry if my comments on the matter ____ you.
The chairman said in the meeting that he would be ________ towards all opinions and consider them seriously.
The young man got up immediately as the woman got on the bus and let her _______ his seat.