---I heard that Bill was scolded by the teacher last week. ---Ah, yes. The teacher wanted to check his exercises, but ___ was finished at all.

_____is our belief that improvements in health care will lead to a stronger , more prosperous economy. 

－Jack, is there        in today’s newspaper?－No, nothing.

He is considered to be a gifted manager, ____ with a quick mind and good humor.

 — Susan, go and join your sister cleaning the yard.— Why ___? John is sitting there doing nothing.