The doctor tried to laugh my brother ____ his fears about the coming operation.
—— Have you ever seen anything like that before? ---- ____.
Little ______ when 1 took the trip where it would lead me.
Jimmy was so nervous not a single word _____ down in the dictation.
So excited _____ that he couldn't say a word.
—— I seldom watch TV, but listen to the radio a lot. _____ .