Say something to cheer her ....; she's.....low spirits today

1. Say something to cheer her ___; she's ___ low spirits today.
2. "You can use my telephone," the secretary said ___ a nod ___ the telephone ___ her desk.
3. They cleared the road ___ the remains of the broken car so that traffic could move.
4. The baby calmed ___ as soon as he was back ___ his mother's lap.
5. She was ___ the point ___ saying something, but changing her mind, remained silent.