A news report is usually very short, （ ） when it is about something very important.

Helen was much kinder to her youngest child than she was to the others,（ ） , of course, made the others jealous.

The authorities wouldn’t （ ） us permission to fly all the way down to San Francisco.

She didn’t want to go to Africa: probably （ ） the weather is too hot.

I appreciate （ ） the opportunity to study abroad two years ago.

Whenever we planned our vacations， mother could always offer some _____ suggestions.

Ted, （ ） yourself and don’t get your coat dirty again, or you will get into trouble!

Her passionate voice was always influential and （ ）.

Their watch is （ ） to all the other watches on the market.

（ ） does it take you to wash all the dishes?

You needn’t introduce him to me. I’ve met him on several _____.

The local government is trying all out to find out who is （ ） the forest fire.