It was clear that the small grocer was _____ people he owed money to.
| A．at the expense of | B．at the risk of |
| C．in the way of | D．at the mercy of |
—Theexaminationwasveryeasy.
—______,ourmonitordidn’tpassit.
| A．Inotherwords | B．What’smore |
| C．Believeitornot | D．That’s right |
Many of them didn’t follow his advice, ______ they knew it to be useful.
| A．as if | B．even though | C．so that | D．because of |
You have won the first prize in the game, ______ you didn’t mention in your speech yesterday.
| A．as | B．since | C．what | D．which |
Have you seen Henry lately? My boss wants to know ______.
| A．how is he getting along | B．what is he getting along |
| C．how he is getting along | D．what he is getting along |
______ miss the game, they set out early after supper.
| A．So as not to | B．In order that | C．So that | D．In order not to |