I was （ ） the point of telling him the truth about his birth when his mother returned home.

In the experiment we kept a watchful eye （ ） the developments and recorded every detail.

Many people prefer the bowls made of steel to the______ made of plastic.

It’s high time we _____ strict measures to stop pollution.

They didn’t come to the party， though they （ ） that they would.

We don’t doubt _____ he can do a good job， concerning his experience.

When I got my first job, I _____ early. But nowadays I usually stay in bed until late morning.

All the traveling _____ are to be paid by the company if you travel on business.

Do you mean this is the_____decision you have made after thinking for hours?

No one should blind himself （ ） the well-known fact.

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

It is because she is very devoted to her students_____she is respected by them.