2. ___________ heavily but Brian could still hear clearly the sound of the grandfather clock down the hall.

3. After the accident William ___________ if it wouldnÕt have been safer to take the train after all.

4. In tropical climates the accidental interaction between colourful insects and toddlers might prove to be an unpleasant one since the more colourful an insect
is, ___________ it tends to be.

5. The choice was to ___________ go to the beach like every year or to opt for a mountain resort in Switzerland.

6. Samuel had always wanted to be a racecar driver but his engagement in environmental conservation made ___________ his dream somewhat difficult.

7. YouÕll probably need a stool; the cookie jar is ___________ the drawer.