I shall have a companion in the house after all these （ ） years．

Our visitors decided to stay in our city for _____ two days as they wanted to have a look around.

We like our English teacher because she often tells （ ） funny stories in class.

To be frank, （ ） is a great relief to have the task fulfilled in so short a time.

The committee is _____ session; no one can enter the hall.

You might not like the way Sam behaves, but please be kind to him.______ , he is your grandfather.

All of them are （ ） at Lana’s achievement.

It is the ability to do the job （ ） matters not where you come from or what you are.

The meeting is to begin at 4:00 p.m., but as assistants, we’re （ ） to be there a bit earlier.

As a new graduate, he doesn’t know （ ） it takes to start a business here.

She tried to explain this program by_____of sign language.

The hotel was reasonably comfortable but the food lacked （ ） and the service was poor.