_____ the flood， the ship would have reached the destination on time.

The weather was good except for an （ ） shower.

These three teachers vary_____their manners of teaching.

I have made_____I will never go back on my words.

She likes to quarrel （ ） neighbors （ ） the little things.

Millions of Americans take vitamins and minerals, （ ） that these pills can help to prevent serious illnesses.

Because they are （ ） a date, many of us believe that they are in love.

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

We should （ ） our differences and discuss the things we have in common.

She heard a continual strange noise coming from the next room, her heart （ ） fast.

We have got to _____ a new way to solve this problem.

I didn’t hear （ ） because there was too much noise where I was sitting.