Discovered by the Portuguese in 1506 and _____ in 1810, the island belongs to the Great Britain and has a population of a few hundred.
| A．settling | B．settled | C．to settle | D．having settled |
The branches could hardly _____ the weight of the fruit.
| A．retain | B．maintain | C．sustain | D．remain |
. The government has lost a great deal of _____ because of the large increase in food pries.
| A．strength | B．support | C．agreement | D．vote |
This watch is _____ to all the other watches on the market.
| A．superior | B．advantageous | C．super | D．beneficial |
Arrogance and pride are similar in meaning, but there is _____ difference between them.
| A．a submerged | B．an indecisive | C．an indistinct | D．a subtle |
We made plans for a visit but _____ difficulties with the car prevented it.
| A．consequent | B．subordinate |
| C．substantial | D．subsequent |