Neither English nor Chinese ________ difficult to learn.

The visiting minister expressed his satisfaction with the talks, ________ that he had enjoyed his stay here.

As for family education, parents are encouraged to rely on ________ rather than punishment.

Why couldn ’t you ________ an answer when I asked you why you were late?

_______ in thought, he almost ran into the car in front of him.

Poor speaker of English though he was at the time, he still managed to make himself ________.

He shook hands with the visitors ________ as to convey his apology.

This is ________ good reading habits are not only an important study skill for the student, but also an important life skill for anyone.

He found _______ difficult to study maths.

______ a little earlier, I would have caught the train.