Sheldon could have defeated Howard in the match, but he _______ too careless at the last minute.

The children are _______ in studying.

I wanted to buy a comic book like yours but there were ______ left at the bookshop.

Lucy, which do you like better, tea or coffee?—I prefer tea _____coffee. [ ]

May I borrow _____________ dictionary? _________is at home.—Here you are.