His parents，_________，did not look after him very well—the elbows of his jacket were patched and his boots were badly worn.

The train stopped ______ at lonely little stations, which resulted in a sleepless night.

The most frightening words in English languages, as it is, are "Out computer is ______________."

I’m very hungry and_____ starving.

Don’t talk round the question; come             to the point.