I have seldom seen my father _____ pleased with my progress as he is now.

Would you be （ ） to lend me your bike tomorrow morning?

I left for the office earlier than usual this morning （ ） traffic jam.

Little （ ） to win your friendship in this way.

I certainly didn’t appreciate （ ） when I made mistakes.

The chemical factory was torn down （ ） protecting the environment.

（ ） the obvious differences in size and population, the states of America have many things （ ） common.

Kim went to visit the teachers in the primary school ______ he worked three years ago.

The patient’s progress was very encouraging as he could_____get out of bed without help.

______ , Martin can reach the branch of that tall tree at the gate.

After （ ） seemed ages, the newsman disclosed the facts.

These tickets for the performance are （ ） until the end of the month．