The fire was finally brought under control, but extensive damage _________. 

—Does Li Ping serve in the army?—No, but he ________ in the army for five years. 

 I_____ violin lessons every two weeks, but I think I will make it every week from next month.

—What a pity! You should have urged him to hand in his English homework.—I _______. But he wouldn’t listen to me.

—I'm trying to find yesterday's newspaper. Have you seen it? —I'm afraid that I ______ it away. I thought you had finished reading it.