Stop means to cease from action, to halt. It does not mean to remain, to stay. We should not say, He stops at the hotel, but, He lives or stays there.

Fill each blank with stop, stopped, stay, or stayed.

1. We-----at the spring to drink, but did not-----long.

2. She-----at my house two days.

3. -----when you reach the corner.

4. I will-----with you as long as you need me.

5. Do not-----away long.

6. We-----in front of the largest hotel in town, but decided to-----at a smaller one.