I __________ to stop their quarrel, but they wouldn’t listen to me.
A. succeeded B. advised C. managed D. tried
It is usually very cool in Tom’s hometown in September, but it ______ be rather hot sometimes.
A. must B. can C. should D. would
--- Haven’t you checked the bill? ______ does $53 plus $5 service charge come to $68?
--- Oh! I’m sorry, sir. Here is the change for you.
A. Ever since | B. Even though | C. Since when | D. As though |
Now my idea of a university is still ______ it was ten years ago, a center of cultural life and a resource for the entire community.
A. what | B. whether | C. that | D. which |
--- It’s wrong for a student to follow ______ his teachers say.
--- It’s true. I can’t agree ______.
A. no matter what; to much | B. whatever; much |
C. no matter what; more | D. whatever; more |
You have made a few mistakes in spelling. But ______ you’ve done a good job.
A. on the whole | B. in general | C. above all | D. on the other hand |
The international agreement, ______ help people kick the habit of smoking, was signed on February 27.
A. intended to | B. intending to | C. being intended to | D. intending to |