Choose the correct alternative to complete the statements.

1. I) They ______ the search after three hours. It was hopeless.
   

2. II) Somebody’s got to _______ those high principles.
   

3. III) We shouldn’t ______ their arguments so easily.
   

4. IV) I’m trying to _____ my own work.
   

5. V) What a preposterous idea! Jane will never ______ with it!