The patient insisted that he_______ ill and ________ to the hospital.

I find it astonishing that John ____ be so rude to me.— Not astonishing at all. He is always rude to others.

－Mom, _____ I watch TV－Yes, you can. But you have to finish the homework first.

The room became ______ crowded after the desk was moved out.

The result of the study indicated that it was the type of fat ____ made the difference. [ ]