If the manager had to choose between the two, he would say John was ________

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-- Where does Mr Brown come from?

-- I'm not sure, but he speaks English with an American accent. His accent ________ American.

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When he came, we had ________ the chairs for the meeting in rows of ten.

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He will soon ________ his disappointment and be quite cheerful again.

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I have started getting up at 6∶00 a.m. to study. I don't know if I can keep this ________.

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Let me take these phrases ________.

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You can change the traditions ________ to us from old generations.

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I was not ________ tired and couldn't go any further.

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He has never ________ what failure means.

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When we plan our vacation, mother often offers ________ suggestions.

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