—Does he work hard at his lessons? —Yes, he __ no efforts, I dare say.
— Don’t forget to take the message to my teacher. — ____.
— How many students are going to the Great Wall? — ____.
— Shall I help you with the washing ? — No, Mary. I can manage, but ____.
I lost my way in complete darkness and, ____ matters worse, it began to rain.
— Would it bother you if I talked to you for a minute? — ____.