His uncle gave him books to read, but after a page or two he would put __book down and pick up__ new one.
A.the,/ | B.a; a | C.a; the | D.the; a |
----Greg should have left the party an hour ago.
------ yes, I keep telling him to go, _____ he stays any way.
A.because | B.but | C.instead | D.however |
The Department is also deeply _____ in various improvement schemes.
A.connected | B.included | C.involved | D.implied |
---- Anne acts in an unfriendly way. ----- I think she is _____ than unfriendly.
A.shyer | B.shy | C.more shy rather | D.more shy |
He is a very honest official and never _____ any gifts from the people who sought his help.
A.accepted | B.received | C.took up | D.excepted |
Too many hotels have been built and this has _____ prices, making holidays cheaper.
A.cut short | B.cut out | C.cut off | D.cut down |