Success means working hard, but working hard doesn’t mean success.
In order to help her children with their lessons, the woman _______ to some magazines and newspapers last week, though she doesn’t make much money.
— I don’t feel like going to the sports meet next week. There are too many excellent athletes. — It is foolish of you to _______ trying.
— Did you return the book to me? Why can’t I find it anywhere? — ________. You were writing a letter at your desk at that time.
The old worker _______ a very practical plan at the meeting yesterday, but it was turned down by the manager.
— Were you caught in the heavy rain this morning? — Yes, I was. _______ had I left home than it began to rain dogs and cats.