My friend, Tom had just lost his job when, at the precise moment, his girlfriend ______ up with him. She was rubbing salt into his wound.
| A.breaks | B.has broken | C.had broken | D.broke |
— It _______ be Jack who is in the office.
— No, it _______ be him. I saw him off at the airport half an hour ago.
| A.can’t ; can’t | B.must; can’t |
| C.must; mustn’t | D.may; mustn’t |
John and Jane are of the same age, but John is taller _______ a head.
| A.than | B.over | C.with | D.by |
As we have much time left, let’s discuss the matter _______ tea and cake.
| A.over | B.at | C.with | D.by |
Mr Green is second ______ speed _______ none as a famous athlete.
| A.at; to | B.at; with | C.in; to | D.in; with |
I know nothing about the young lady _______ she is from America.
| A.except | B.except for | C.except that | D.besides |