1. As a result of a. sudden downpour, we'got wet to the skin.

2. She didn't come to work yesterday, and .......................... the bo^8 ls planning to fire her.

3. He got drunk ......................... drinking too much.

4. She was very unhappy about her son's situation........................... she went mad.

5. I left the door unlocked. .......................... thieves robbed the house.

6. I was in need of money........................... I borrowed some money from my closest friend.

7. The ATM was out of order........................... we couldn't get any money.

8. .................................... the court's decision, he had to pay a fine of a billion dollars.