Andy and Samantha ___________ to get married next year, so right now they are saving money to buy a house.

Lisa is ___________ to become a professional pianist, so she practices for many hours every day.

When people ask Lori what her ___________ is, she usually says that she is an office worker. It is easier than explaining what her job actually is.

A: Mom, give me $2 to buy a snack.
B: I'll only give you the money if you ask ___________, Darren. You could start
by saying "please."

A: I'm sorry, ma'am, but it's ___________ to park here. Your car is blocking the
entrance to the fire station.
B: I see, officer. I'll move it right away.

Takako cried in gym class when she slipped and fell down in front of everyone. She ended up ___________ again when she told her mother what had happened.

The students began working with more ___________ when they heard they
would get a prize if their class did the best on their school project.

Mr. Wilson read his students' English essays and wrote comments about the
mistakes. He then returned the essays to his students and asked them to
___________ the errors for homework.

Gabriella buys a lottery ticket every week. For this week's lottery, ___________ wins will receive $5 million. She hopes that this time it will be her.

When the Internet was first created, few people understood its ___________.
After several years, though, it became obvious that the Internet would change
people's lives completely.

Alice is always very ___________ others. She is always careful not to say things that might hurt people's feelings.

A: Do you mind if I use this computer?
B: It's fine as ___________ as I'm concerned, but you better check with the boss.