He ______ the math problem, his classmates wanted to help him out.
________ the news, so far, has been good, there may be days ahead when it is bad.
The old lady could give the child sympathy, ________ any practical help would be beyond her.
A good advertisement often uses words ________ people attach positive meanings.
You ________ in person; a telephone would have been enough.
Five firemen ________ escaped death when a staircase collapsed beneath their feet.