A series of stimulus policies and supportive measures taken by the government ________ to promote change in the economic environment in this area.

—Is Paul playing basketball for his school?—Well,he       ,But he has given it up and switched to playing volleyball.

I promise that everything __________ clear about it next week.

Teenagers ________ their sense of hearing because they always wear earphones.

—Could I use your dictionary?—Sorry, it __________.