It is no use ______ to persuade him _______ smoking because he has been addicted to it.
"Life is like walking in the snow," Granny used to say, "because every step __________."
On Monday mornings it usually ________ me an hour to drive to work although the actual distance is only 20 miles.
From the _______ look on his face, I could tell that he failed in the exam.
I promised to buy my son a new bike, but this time I have to ________ him.
—Is there anything __________?—I can't decide which dress I should wear at my friend's wedding party.—I don't think it __________.