He was made ________ the house under his mother’s direction. 

If the manager had to choose between the two, he would say John was ＿＿＿＿＿choice. 

Tom was __________ a happy childhood, ______ most people would like to have.

 In today’s fast changing and competitive world, to be able to learn faster and more effectively is not merely desirable; it is ________.

—May I have a look at _______ book tonight?—Of course, you can. I have ________ old one at home.