My advisor encouraged _____ a summer course to improve my writing skills.

 —What ________ an important part in their lives?—Friends.

I think he’s determined that he won’t give in—you may try your luck and see if you can persuade that old________fellow.

I have no idea of what is in fashion nowadays, so my choice might be quite     ____  .

The animal makes a strange sound, slightly ______ the bark of a dog.