All morning as she waited for the medical report from the doctor, her nervousness _____. 

After going into the concert hall, the mother _____ a friend and went over to greet him.

--- Have you _____ him to give up the job?--- Yes, I have. But he doesn’t listen to me.

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

He was in poor health，so the doctor________him to drink wine.