Simon thought his computer was broken _______ his little brother pointed out that he had forgotten to turn it on.

Peter said that he would come over to have dinner with you tonight.—But I think he . I have been alone for an hour.

The prisoner had little difficulty in ___ from the police.

There ______ a book and some pens on the desk.

_____ in this university that only those who have passed CET4 can graduate. [ ]