He always ________ his friends about everything. In fact, he has no thoughts of his own.

It is reported that the scientists in our county are______all possible ways to control H1N1 flu.

Let’s put off the picnic until next week _____ the weather may be better.[ ]

The plane was late the heavy snow.

Bill is ill. Do you know what’s the matter with him.—Poor boy. His illness is the _______ of eating unhealthy food.