I smelt something. It was burning.
I smelt something...

I was exhausted through lack of sleep and fell asleep at my desk.
..., I fell asleep at my desk.

She was doing the high jump. She twisted her ankle.
She twisted her ankle ...

John spent the summer of 2009 in Europe. He was testing his boards on Austrian glaciers.
John spent the summer of 2009 in Europe ...

Peter was abandoned by his parents at an early age and took to stealing.
..., Peter took to stealing.

I had plenty of time to spare so I had a good look round the town.
... , I had a good look round the town.

Mary had been shoplifting for many years before she was found out.
Mary had been shoplifting for many years before ...

I left them. They were doing the washing-up.
I left them ...

He was frequently criticised for his self-centred attitude but was nonetheless very popular.
..., he was nonetheless very popular.

I had been out all day so I was quite happy to stay in for the evening.
..., I was quite happy to stay in for the evening.

The bedrooms that overlook the sea are the best ones in the hotel.
The bedrooms ... are the best ones in the hotel.

I had failed one of my exams so I couldn't get into university.
... , I couldn't get into university.

He couldn't understand the message. He hadn't learnt any Japanese.
..., he couldn't understand the message.

After he was released from prison, Andy could not find a job anywhere.
After ..., Andy could not find a job anywhere.