Did he give you advice on your work yesterday—- Yes. But his advice, as a matter of fact, ______ my difficulty.

The government is plenty of money building the countryside.—We are pleased with the government’s efforts.

You seem to be familiar with London.— I ______ there for three years. It’s great to be back.

He promised that he would work well, and he didn’t________.

The students stop __________ when the teacher came in.