It rained a lot during their journey,so they _______ have had a good time.

I can hear the Browns' phone bell ringing but no one is answering it; they _______ be at home.

—Where are the children? The dinner’s going to be completely ruined.—I wish they ________ always late.

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

 But for the party, he ________ of hunger fifteen years ago.