In order to go to the palace ball, the pretty girl ____ herself ____ carefully.

After a long discussion about the advantages and disadvantages of the plan, they finally came to a(n) ________that it was practical.

The explorers were told to ________ themselves with everything they would need for the voyage.

You may not agree, but __________ I think she is a very good teacher.

—Have you ___ your father to give up smoking ? —No. I _____ .  but he wouldn’t listen .