by the running , they went on running after the thief.
A. Exhausting
B. Having exhausted
C. Exhausted
D. To exhaust
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A. Exhausting
B. Having exhausted
(答案→)C. Exhausted
D. To exhaust
解析：考查非谓语动词。Exhausted by the running = Although they were exhausted by the running。句意：尽管已经跑得筋疲力尽,他们还是继续追赶着 那个强盗。