1. The German exchange student felt that the baseball game lasted an _____ .

2. Many _____ were found in the abandoned mine.

3. After the rains had finally ended, the rivers thankfully _____ back to normal.

4. Although they had a lot of homework, the ambitious students were ready with _____ drinks and snacks to keep them going through the night.

5. The government _____ went out and the citizens became lessable to act as real citizens.

6. The good king _____ for thirty years and the country experienced much peace.

7. Many people believe that an _____ life exists after this earthly life.