He was a heavy smoker. I _______ him to give up smoking but he just wouldn’t listen to me.

A. suggested         B. tried to persuade        C. persuaded     D. tried to advise

I ______ him to give up smoking, and succeeded.

During the period when he was in hospital, I _______ him to give up smoking but it didn’t seem to help.

He is no longer in good condition, and his ability to work is limited. I ____________ him to give up the job but failed.

A．suggested         B．persuaded         C．tried to persuade   D．managed

I ______ him to give up smoking, and succeeded.