From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I refused to ...........my statement because it was true.
But for the timely.........of the police, there would have been a riot.
The boys were about to trade blows, but I managed to hold one of them back while my friend..............the other
We are waiting to hear the weather.......for tomorrow.
I will tell you the secret if you promise not to .......it.