—Are you getting a new car this year?—You must be joking! I can't afford to pay my bills, __________ buy a new car.
—What in the world put you in a really bad mood?—________ in the traffic for hours.
Most of the guests ________ to the wedding last week were his classmates and friends.
I'd rather have a room of my own, however small it is, than ________ one with others.
________ by strong snowstorms, the area faced severe water and electricity shortage.
With the audience ________ at her, the little girl felt nervous on the stage.