After the wedding ceremony, all the guests attended a reception, _______ lasted through the night.

It is best to eat three meals a day; otherwise, it is possible____ your health will suffer later in life. 

_____ he had not been ill , Tom would have won the race.        

For quite a number of children, their teachers’ advice is more acceptable than ____ of their parents.

At the beginning of a speech, it is very important to grab the audience's attention and make them interested in ____ you have to say．