----- Did you go to see the football match in the stadium ? ----- _____, but my brother called on me.
The soldiers ran as fast as they could, ______ to catch the fleeing enemies.
______ for half a month, the town was running out of food and clothing.
_______ for the coming examinations before, I have no time for the film.
The books _______ belong to Mr. Smith.
How little Franz regretted the days ______ playing in the woods and fields.