Nobody knows how long and how seriously the shakiness（不穩(wěn)定） of big businesses will （） down the economy.

She is very nice, but because she has a（）way of speaking, she is slow in making friends

She couldn't（）laughing at him in those clothes.

Some say yes and others say no; I don't know （）to follow.

Inquiries（）the condition of the patients may be made personally or by telephone.

Mr. Edward was not in, so his brother acted as （）at the party.

He will behave(crazy)（）if he drinks too much.

The weakening housing market continued to take its（）on the industry.

He（）for military service against the wishes of his parents.

Anne（）from outside her home last Wednesday.