______ for a long time, but he managed to catch up with his classmates at last.

It ______ unusual courage and determination to make the break with his family.[ ]

How did you sleep last night?— Not very well. I ________ too late preparing a report for the meeting.[ ]

There they met two Indian monks who wereBuddhist masters and ______ as educators without salary.

I can takefour people in my car.[ ]