Had they known what was coming next, they ________ second thoughts.
Kate asked the girl to ________ so that she could hear what her husband said on the phone.
The population of our village was ____ that of theirs.
— Do you mind my taking the books away?— ________.
The Government has promised to take ____ to help the unemployed.
Though it is difficult, I ______ him find a job, which made him very pleased.