Take your time and think the matter over before you _____ a conclusion.

Little （ ） he knew about classical music, he pretended to be an expert on it.

Universities generally （ ） their students from among the high school graduates.

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

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

Able-bodied people just don’t realize how difficult it is _____ a job.

A new technique （ ）, the output as a whole increased by 20 percent.

I suppose you couldn’t let me borrow your car this evening, （ ）?

The demand made by the workers is that their salaries （ ） to cover the increased cost of living.

The tribe had been living in that part of the area for generations until the civil war ______.

I don’t like to _____ a room with a stranger.

Constant showers are characteristic （ ） the summer here.