--Well done, Jack! --Thanks. But given more time, I__________ it better.
| A．shouldn't have done | B．could have done |
| C．might not do | D．could do |
When I finished the story, Lenin jumped up from his chair and started pacing the floor, ______, deep in thought.
| A．with his head bending | B．in his head bent |
| C．his head bending | D．his head bent |
I left for the office earlier than usual this morning ______ traffic jam.
| A．in line with | B．for the sake of | C．in case of | D．at the risk of |
Overjoyed to see his long lost friends, Carter ______ a toast to the health of them all.
| A．suggested | B．recommended | C．proposed | D．ordered |
"I ______ poetry as the food of the love," said Darcy.
| A．have been used to considering | B．have used to consider |
| C．use to consider | D．used to considering |
I hope you don't mind me ______ you sir, but is there much money involved in the will?
| A．asking | B．to ask | C．ask | D．that I ask |