There was a long queue for coffee. Having waited for 10 minutes, we ____ gave up.

Traffic is bad, ________ in the city center during the rush hours.

Scientists said that the winter of 2011 was _____ cold, and in fact it was much colder than predicted.

He had planned to make a compromise，but        he changed his mind at the last minute．

What a terrible experience ! ________, you’re safe now —— that’s the main thing.