Tom had been studying French hard for nearly three years    he mastered it．

We can go on Tuesday or Friday，        you preler.

______ children believe they can succeed, they will never become totally confident．

—Jack failed the driving test again.?
—The question is_____ we can help him avoid making the same mistake.?

It’s almost five years____we saw each other last time .

It is not immediately clear __________ the housing price will go down.

Last night, before the exam, I went over the lessons　　　I couldn’t keep my eyes open to stay awake any longer.

(2013·扬州一中三模)—How do you think I can make up with Johnson?
—Set aside ________ you disagree and try to find ________ you have in common.

(2013·烟台一模)After ________ seemed an endless wait, it was her turn to enter the interview room.

After three days’ waiting, there was a little doubt in Jake’s mind______ the police could find his lost car.