In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Lin Piao used to absent himself (1)______ classes very often and one day (2)______ principal of the college made up his (3)______ to expel him. So he sent for the (4)______ man. Lin arrived just (5)______ the principal was about to go for lunch. "Is this the time to come?" said the principal, sternly.