The noise of a nearby construction site terrified the shrimps that need a quiet environment, and ______ caused their death.
A.automatically | B.particularly |
C.hopefully | D.eventually |
His parents meant him_____________ scientific research, but he showed no interest and turned poet.
A.going in for | B.to have gone in for |
C.to go in for | D.having gone in for |
—Why didn't you answer my phone when I phoned you at about 11 p. m. yesterday?
—I ___________and failed to hear the phone.
A.might have slept | B.must be sleeping |
C.might be sleeping | D.must have been sleeping |
. —____________ you_________ the editor at the airport?
—No, he__________ away before my arrival.
A.Have... met; has driven | B.Had... met; was driven |
C.Did... meet; had been driven | D.Have... met; had driven |
Exercise is__________ as any other to lose unwanted weight.
A.so useful a way | B.as a useful way |
C.as useful a way | D.such a useful way |
—What do you think of your nephew?
—He__________ be very naughty but at the same time you poor.
A.will ; will | B.won't; can't |
C.may ; may | D.can; can't |