Alice is stubborn, as you know. She trusts you and only you can ______ her to give up the foolish idea.

Before building a house, you will have to _________ the government’s permission.

The clock has just _________ twelve. All the teachers should stop _________ and let the students have a rest.

I don’t think that your speech _____to the crowd, for they appeared quite puzzled.

It is certain that he will　　　his business to his son when he gets old.