They were surrounded by the enemy, but finally they _____ out of the encirclement.

Yesterday, I came across my former classmate, but his name ________ me, which made me embarrassed.

The earthquake almost ___ all the bridges in this area, and they were beyond repair.

I don’t understand how you got a ticket. I always ______ you ______ a careful driver.

—Was he still there when you were away to answer the phone?—There is no doubt about it, but he ________ soon afterwards.