They were determined to carry out the plan at first, but then we ________ persuade them to change their minds.

I hope it’s time for me picnics with my brother this weekend.

My grandfather is in his eighties, ______he is still in good health.

What if Mr. Wang is against our project at the meeting— He won’t be we ask for his advice in advance.

____ a little earlier this morning! I missed the bus by only a minute and waited half an hour for another.[ ]