I’d rather have a room of my own, however small it is, than ___ a room with others.

Tom, you need to go to bed immediately____ you are only six years old and can’t stay up late[ ]

He got well-prepared for the job interview, for he couldn’t risk _____ the good opportunity.

We should consider the students’ request________ the school library should provide more books on popular science

nobody else at hand, I had to carry the heavybox to the eighth floor by myself