Last term our maths teacher set so difficult an examination problem _____ none of us worked out.
John had to have his car repaired in a garage because it ______ seriously.
Neither my wife nor I myself _____ able to persuade my daughter to change her _____.
Seeing the policeman coming, away ____________.
Learning from _______ mistakes can help us stay cautious and make wise decisions in the days to come.
The hotel _____ during our holidays stands by the seaside.