Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence

Here are the completed sentences:

1. They haven’t **returned to their homeland for over two years**.
2. I said (I asked) **Mai how many cars were in front of her house**.
3. I **was not introduced to any newcomers** in the festival.
4. The food was **too bad for the children to eat**.
5. There is no **point in persuading her to join in that activity**.