6. Whenever he was asked why he was late, he would answer carelessly, always 　　　　(say)

　 the same things.

5. The little boy came 　　　(run) to his father who had just returned from Europe.

4. Many a student 　　　　(fail) to see how important it is to think for themselves.

3. I don’t mind you 　　　　(delay) the letter as long as it is not too late.

2. 　　　　(compare) American English with British English and you’ll find interesting differences between them.

1. 　　　　(be) unable to answer teachers’ questions in class is nothing to be ashamed of.