It is no use _________ to persuade him ________ smoking because he has been addicted to it since he wasyoung.
The police are trying to find out the _______ of the woman killed in the traffic accident.
Working abroad for many years, he has made a big _______ and started a company of his own.
--- Julia, what were you doing when Anna called you? --- I ________ my housework and was starting to take a bath.
The flowers his friend gave him will die unless _________ every day.
________, or we will be late for the meeting.