_____ to the party, Joan was greatly hurt.
| A．Having not been invited. | B．Having not invited |
| C．Not having been invited | D．Not having invited |
Although it is not our normal _____ to give credit, this time I think we should consider the matter more closely.
| A．state | B．intention | C．occasion | D．practice |
After the show, the crowd _____ out of the theater.
| A．poured | B．melted | C．drew | D．dismissed |
. My house is the only brick one on the street. It _____ and you can't miss it.
| A．stands up | B．looks out | C．sticks out | D．wipes out |
He stopped his ears with his hands to _____ the terrible noise.
| A．show off | B．cut out | C．keep from | D．shut out |
Having lived in the town for quite a few years, Mr. Johnson no longer felt _____ among the local people.
| A．out of order | B．out of place |
| C．out of control | D．out of the question |