Tom studies harder this term. _________, he has made great progress in his lessons.
As soon as Mr. Li came in, he asked Joan to ________ the books around the class.
Dogs are kept to ______ the houses from thieves at night.
Because of the accident, the road was ________ to traffic.
---- What’s time by your watch? ---- My watch _______ five to two.
When someone is in trouble, we should ________ a friendly hand.