I could not persuade him to accept it,（）make him see the importance of it.

The survivors（）to a floating tree in hopes of rescue.

I tried very hard to persuade him to join our group but I met with a flat（）

Mr. Sanders has been asked to（）the next meeting of the committee.

He never（）to read the news but turned at once to the crossword puzzle on the last page.

His company promised to pay for his health （）in addition to other benefits.

Many students found the book （）;it provided them with a large amount of information on the subject.

He will behave(crazy)（）if he drinks too much.

Shall we request the chairman（）our suggestion again?

Anne（）from outside her home last Wednesday.