Mother came into my study with a cup of milk in one of her hands, and an apple in ______.

—Who helped Betty tidy up the bedroom just now?—_________. She cleaned it all by herself.

 ------Have you got used to the Chinese food, Robert?------Yes, but I don't like ________ when a Chinese host keeps serving me the food I don't like.

 I would appreciate _________if you could let me know in advance whether or not you will be coming.  

Since people are fond of humor, it is as welcome in conversation as _____ else.