It ____ we had stayed together for a couple of weeks ____ I found we had a lot in common.
When he went out of his office, he found his car __________.
In copying this paper, be careful not to leave _______ any words.
The committee ___________ nine members.
The wild flowers looked like a soft orange blanket _______ the desert.
________ with so much trouble, we failed to complete the task on time.