There is _______ in persuading him when he turns adeaf ear to you.

Did you understand what the chairman said at the meeting? — No, his meaning didn’t ________. Would you explain it to me?

piles of work at hand, Jane doubts she can pass the coming driving test.

It ____ for three hours and the ground is too wet toplay on, so the sports meet_____. [ ]

What do you think of _____talk he gave usyesterday–Wonderful. I’ve never heard _____ betterone.