The first time you talk to a stranger, you should try to ______ him about the personal affairs.
I forget where I read the article, or I _____ it to you now.
. He will never ______ anything if he doesn’t work hard.
He has spent little time on his lessons this term, so he _____ to fail the exam.
Don’t _______ your breath trying to persuade them; they’ll never listen.
If you lend me a pound, it will _____ me having to go to the bank.