We showed great pity to the poor old man, for ________ life was hard in the past.
As the clock struck nine, players ______their positions and the match began.
There ______ quantities of apples in the basket and there was ______ milk in the bucket.
You were rude to your sister, _____you should make an apology to her.
Something unexpected happened, but _______ it was a pleasant journey.
----Did you get what the teacher said? ----No. So softly _____ that I could hardly hear her.