They were abroad during the months when we were carrying out the investigation, or they _____ to our help.

Tom hurried to school only to find that there was none because it was Sunday and he _____to school.

—Daddy, can you buy me a new MP3 when you go to Beijing? —You ______ get one if you are admitted to a key middle school.

But for the heavy traffic, the police ___ the thieves who tried to escape in the stolen car. 

—What’s the matter with you ?                   —Oh, I’m not feeling well in the stomach . I_________so much fried fish just now .