Complete the sentences using suitable phrases/clauses:

I bought a fiction of the Harry Potter series. The book was so captivating that I could not put it down until I finished it.

He was too old to run Yet, he did not listen to the warnings.

I met some of my school friends at the reunion. It was nearly ten years since I had met them last.

Rupa has gained weight. It is high time she controlled her diet . Otherwise, she will become bulky.

The girl was all alone in the room. When I entered, she looked at me as though she had seen a ghost .

Cinderella suffered the cruelty of her step sisters. Had she had the courage to speak her mind, her life might have been different . 

The woman bought some antique glasses. She carried them carefully lest they should break .

Our farmers are very hardworking. They work hard so that no one suffers from hunger/they can make our lives easier .

During exams, Article 144 is imposed in and around the exam hall. You cannot enter the exam hall unless you have a valid admit card .

Many of the politicians are corrupt. People hate them because they misuse power for personal gain .