After the earthquake, there was severe damage and (a)   was still falling off buildings.

The trees were (a)   with specks of white; the snow had fallen.

The figure was (a)   as he leaned back on the tree and looked out at the water.

He (a)   handed back the mouse to George; Lennie was sad he could not keep it.

He (a)   down the road like a bear dragging his paws as he shuffled his feet.

They (a)   walked past the girl who had been talking negatively about her on the internet; they headed to class to avoid a fight.

The student is unsure of what to do, so they (a)   their peers around them and copy their behavior as they write their bellringers.

He (a)   the problem; how could he possibly get a better score on his history assignment?

The leader (a)   spoke to his staff directing them on the exact actions they needed to take to win the war.

She was (a)   over the email and was worried about what the meeting with her boss the next day might mean for her job.

The dog (a)   as his bone was taken away; he wasn't really hurt, but he wanted the owner to give it back, so he could play.