I hear Mr. Smith was writing a story last year and he still ____.
As a film star she was a success, but as a wife she was ________ failure, so their marriage ended in ________ failure.
As a student, you should try to ______ being late for your class.
He was in hospital for six months. He felt as if he was ________ from the outside world.
--- Robert is indeed a wise man. --- Oh, yes. How often I have regretted _______ his advice!
Listening to loud music at rock concerts ______ caused hearing loss in some teenagers.