The government claims to exercise control over housing prices. But the fact is_______ ideal.—- It’s _______ wonder that there are constant complaints on the Internet.

It’s a fine day. Would you like to go bike riding—_______________.

Since you like the fur coat so much， why not buy it?—Well， I can’t afford ______ coat

Some parents are just too protective. They want to ______ their kids from every kind of danger, real or imagined.

11. Tom was arguing _____ the payment ofthe bill_____ John.