________somanypeopleintheUnitedStatesbeenoutofworkastoday.

We were told that Sue would be ideal for the job, but she ________ badly when we talked to her.

When I came through the customs at the airport, I had to pay ________ on a clock I had bought.

I'm sorry I forgot to write; I had so much else ________ my mind.

For the new country to survive, ________ for its people to enjoy prosperity, new economic policies will be required.