He has got the job because he has the advantage ____ others of knowing many languages.
A.over | B.above | C.against | D.beyond |
His efforts to persuade him to make a donation were ____ because he showed no intention to take a cent out of his pocket.
A.in place | B.in sight | C.in vain | D.in effect |
It was ______ back home from the restaurant ________ he stayed for a whole day.
A.not until midnight did he go; which |
B.until midnight when he didn’t go; there |
C.not until midnight that he went; where |
D.until midnight that he didn’t go; that |
_____ anyone phone, write down the phone number and tell him I’ll call back later.
A.Would | B.Shall | C.Should | D.Can |
The accidents of coal mines are believed ______ hundreds of deaths in China so far.
A.to result in | B.to have resulted in |
C.resulting in | D.being resulted in |
Tom ______ for 5 years, but he has been leading a new life since he was set free.
A.was put in prison | B.was in prison |
C.has been put in prison | D.has been in prison |