I didn’t understand ________led him to be late for three times every week.
| A．what it was that | B．it was where that |
| C．how it was that | D．why was it |
. For fear that others would hear her, she ______ the news to me.
| A．announced | B．passed | C．described | D．whispered |
That famous progressive thinker was asked to ______ a speech at the meeting.
| A．repeat | B．spread | C．deliver | D．express |
After the boss had read my letter of application, he was ______ that I was the right person for the position.
| A．informed | B．convinced | C．presented | D．suggested |
People try to avoid transportation delays by using their own cars, and this ______ creates further problems.
| A．in short | B．in case | C．in doubt | D．in turn |
. This special school accepts all disabled students, ______ educational level and background.
| A．regardless of | B．in addition to | C．in terms of | D．according to |