The boy, rather than his friends, _________ for the accident.
| A．are responsible | B．were responsible |
| C．be responsible | D．is responsible |
It is suggested that all these gifts be mailed immediately _________ in time for Christmas.
A, in order to have received B. so as to receive
C. so as to be received D. so as to be receiving
. My suggestion is that Tom ______________ there on time.
| A．is | B．be | C．will be | D．has been |
. ____________ the rising birth rate and immigration, the declining death rate also resulted in the population growth.
| A．In addition to | B．In terms of | C．In consequence of | D．In spite of |
. He was determined not to be the first _____________it.
| A．say | B．saying | C．to say | D．says |
We want to know whether the drug has an effect _______________ people's health.
| A．on | B．to | C．with | D．in |