Shortly after the book ___, the war between Iraq and America ____.

—The cars give off a great deal of waste gas in the street.—Yes, But I’m sure something will be done to       air pollution.

 I’d like to _______ a table for three for twelve o’clock.

He came to my class every week, but his attitude _______he was not really interested in the subject.

He was persuaded by the doctor to _____ smoking.