stayed awake in bed, watching the heavy rain beating ________ the windows.

We’re organizing a party next Saturday, and I’d like you to come.—_____! I have a meeting to attend that day. Thank you all the same.

I was just talking excitedly _____ Jason cut in, _____ made me quite annoyed.[ ]

I don’t like this kind of music. —_______. It’s too noisy. [ ]

To be healthy, one must have at least _____sleep every day.