Bill always seems so self-confident, but _____ he’s extremely shy.
| A.in vain | B.in contrast | C.in reality | D.in surprise |
By the time I saw the angry expression on his face, I ______ exactly what I was having to face. But not for a moment ______ I should quit.
| A.had known; I thought | B.have known; had I thought |
| C.would know; I would think | D.knew; did I think |
After his first book of poetry was published, he ______ and became famous nationwide overnight.
| A.was to be transformed | B.was transformed |
| C.would transform | D.transformed |
It was at the shopping center ______ Mary and I had an appointment ______ I lost my necklace.
| A.where;that | B.when;that | C.where;when | D.that;where |
— Her father is very rich.
— ______ She wouldn’t accept his help even if it were offered.
| A.What for? | B.So what? | C.No doubt. | D.No wonder. |
The long-lasting war, ______ with blood and death, ended in people’s sadness, ______ no result.
| A.filling; reached | B.filled; to reach |
| C.filling; would reach | D.filled; reaching |