The man____ the shop said we could have two days off.
| A．in charge of | B．in the charge of |
| C．take charge of | D．take the charge of |
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 |
He didn't _____ what I read because his mind was on something else.
| A．hold on | B．catch on | C．take in | D．get over |
Scientists have to work hard to keep _____ with modern discoveries and developments.
| A．company | B．track | C．touch | D．pace |
She _____ the temptation to buy a coat she could not afford.
| A．challenged | B．obstructed | C．contradicted | D．resisted |