Will you help me out with this mathematical problem? I ____ it.

The income of skilled workers went up. ________, unskilled workers saw their earnings fall.

Thousands of people _______ to watch yesterday’s match against Ireland.

Since I won the big prize, my telephone _______ ringing. People are phoning to ask how I am going to spend the money.                              

They have given up the hope to save their friend from drowning.