Fortunately somebody who happened to be passing by called the fire department ______ the fire broke out.
| A．hurriedly | B．quickly | C．immediately | D．shortly |
I really don't know how anyonecan _____your constant complaint; no wonder you have lost so many friends.
| A．come up with | B．end up with | C．put up with | D．keep up with |
To_____ his position in the country, he appointed his close friend Henry as head of the troops.
| A．strengthen | B．sponsor | C．clarify | D．switch |
Doyle makes good use of many literary devices in his detective novel to____ an impression of tension and mystery.
| A．advocate | B．convey | C．describe | D．attract |
— It’s reported in the local newspaper that the murderer was caught in a small town.
— ______
| A．Justice has long arms. |
| B．Lies have short legs. |
| C．One false move may lose the game. |
| D．Kings go mad, and the people suffer for it. |
—I regret _____ you that Mary was badly injured in the accident.
—I can hardly believe my eyes. She is always so careful.
| A．informing | B．having informed | C．to inform | D．to have informed |