In Thailand and other parts of South-east Asia， the normal greeting is a slight bow with palms _____ together．

So ______ was he in his work that he didn’t notice that it was raining hard.[ ]

If Joe knew anything about car mechanics, I’m sure he would help us fix the car, but he ______ even less than we do

So suddenly _____ that I hadn’t preparedfor it. What a pity I had let it go!

_________ important news he told me thismorning!