_______, Sharon couldn’t find her lost wallet.
| A.As she might try | B.Might she as try |
| C.She might as try | D.Try as she might |
He always did well at school ______ having to do part-time jobs every now and then.
| A.in spite of | B.instead of |
| C.in case of | D.in favor of |
______ the weather, we had a pleasant time.
| A.Except | B.Except for |
| C.But | D.Besides |
I found the island a wonderful place for our experiments _______ the hot weather.
| A.besides | B.except for |
| C.except | D.except that |
He usually goes to work by bike _______ it rains.
| A.except | B.except when |
| C.except for | D.except that |
She knew nothing about his journey _______ he was likely to be away for three months.
| A.Except | B.except for |
| C.except that | D.in addition |