any signs come up before the earthquake—Yes. Unusual things all those days. For example, a number of animals got out their homes.

Snow is rare in this areaYou can hardly see any snow, ________ it is winter

The sick salesman was happy to stay at homebecause doing _____ was a thorough rest for him

I’m really tired _______ Tom. He had me _________ for two hours in the rain.

She devoted herself ______ to her research and it earned her a good reputation in her field