I’d rather have a room of my own, however small it is, than ___ a room with others. 

Judging from a large amount of evidence presented, we can safely _________ the Three Gorges Project will change the lives of a great number of humans forever.

After all，he is only a child.______ him ______ what he has done and give him a chance to correct his mistake.

— You should have told her about the meaning of the gesture.— I meant ______, but I had some unexpected guests. 

--- Believe me, all your efforts will _______ some day.   --- Thanks for your encouragement.