Hardly _ when they realized that it was too late to catch the last train．
| A．the clock had struck twelve |
| B．the clock had been struck twelve |
| C．had the clock been struck twelve |
| D．had the clock struck twelve |
In fact, I think it’s very much nicer without the naughty boy, if you don’t mind me _______ so.
| A．say | B．to say | C．saying | D．to saying |
The adoption of orphans and physically challenged children has been a subject of public debate _______ a fire in an unregistered orphanage last month.
| A．according to | B．in case of | C．ever since | D．such as |
Rain and high winds today _______ to take the place of yesterday’s mild conditions.
| A．expect | B．are expected |
| C．are expecting | D．has expected |
The manager listened to the customers’ complaints attentively with great patience, _______ to miss any point.
| A．not trying | B．trying not | C．to try not | D．not to try |
Most students think they should have _______ at school if there were no examinations.
| A．the happiest time | B．a more happier time |
| C．much happiest time | D．a much happier time |