Thank God you’re safe!— I stepped back, just ____ to avoid the racing car.

I had not listened to my mother’s advice on taking an umbrella. Later that afternoon, I was nearly ______ the rain.[ ]

Tom was scolded for coming late for school by the teacher.—, for he always comes late.

Tom, could you tell me _______ this morning–Sorry, Mr. Black. My alarm clock didn’t go off and I missed the train.

her opened the drawer to_________ the knives, forks and spoons.