—The heavy snow hasn't caused any inconvenience to people in Nanjing, has it?—Yes. Just imagine the city ________ with nearly 20 centimeters of snow one night.

Sheldon could have defeated Howard in the match, but he _______ too careless at the last minute. 

 I ______ the boy to save the money, but he would not listen to me.          

When the question _____ at the meeting, no one could answer it.

 London was ______ to hold the 2012 Olympic Games.