The boy’s mother asked him what _________ with his finger．

1. A.
   was the matter
2. B.
   the matter was
3. C.
   was the wrong
4. D.
   wrong was

The boy’s bad behavior at school __________ his mother many sleepless nights.

A. cost                                   B. made                                C. caused                              D. led to

The boy's failure ______ his mother many sleepless nights.

1. A.
   paid
2. B.
   spared
3. C.
   spent
4. D.
   cost