Ron, I congratulate you on your success.—Thanks, but the honor _____ to all the people here.

_______ much I dislike the idea of begging in the street,we should still show consideration for those who are in difficult situations.

Would you like to go swimming with me this afternoon—_______, but I have a lot of homework to do.

the ladder, get someone to hold it

We decided not to climb the mountains because it was raining ______ outside then.