It was __________ computer games that cost the young man a lot of precious time that he ought __________ on his lessons.
He hurried to the stadium without supper, _________ the football match he had been looking forward to watching was cancelled.
________ our great joy, it never rained during the trip.
On no account ________ to our plan for the picnic.
Unfortunately, when I arrived she ________, so we had only time for a few words.
_______ two exams to worry about, I have to work really hard this weekend.