— Would you come to our party tomorrow, Della?— I’m afraid I can’t afford the time, but thank you for the invitation _______.

By the time the fire-fighters arrived, the fire had been put＿＿＿by the teachers and the students. 

If they don’t change the way they’re working on the issue, the result will       turn out to be just the opposite of their wish.

He doesn't like apples.I don't like them, ________.

The attempt and insistence on purchasing the Diaoyu Islands by Japan will ______ harm    China-Japan ties．