My brother preferred to sleep at home rather than _______ for a picnic with his friends.

Dad, I think a house where we’ve been living for ages needs       .

_______ his scientific work, he has no time to care for his family affairs, _______, of course, his wife always complains about. 

 Now that we’ve discussed our problem, are people happy with the decisions ________? 

------ Henry doesn’t seem like the same person.------ ________ so much in the war has made him more thoughtful.