We were having a picnic when _______ there came a downpour, which was really a wet blanket.
A.all at once | B.in addition |
C.in return | D.as well |
I wondered if it would be _____ to wish the bribe good luck after the wedding.
A.out of the place | B.in place |
C.in the place | D.in the first place |
Mrs Black finds it hard to clear up the mess, as the kids are always _______ whenever she tries to.
A.in a way | B.in the way |
C.by the way | D.on the way |
Little Jerry was interested in stories about undersea exploration, so he gave all his pocket money to his brother ________ the novel based on such a story.
A.in favor of | B.in exchange for |
C.in need of | D.in place of |
You should make an apology _____ your mother ______ your rudeness.
A.to ; at | B.to; for | C.for; to | D.at; for |
The thief broke in, trying to open the safe, but .
A.in no way |
B.in vain |
C.without effect |
D.at a loss |
--- What is Rudi up to?
--- Rudi is bent finding a new job.
A.on |
B.to |
C.down |
D.over |
Tom used to spend a lot of time computer games, which makes him very regretful.
A.in |
B.with |
C.to |
D.on |
Habits are like food we eat every day, which have both positive and negative effect our lives.
A.in |
B.on |
C.to |
D.for |
According to the timetable,the next flight is here at 12 : OO, but the awful sandstorm, the whole airport has been closed.
A.due; due to |
B.arriving; for |
C.likely; because |
D.due to; because |
He insisted ______ alone in the mountain.
A.on to live | B.on living |
C.living | D.in living |
— Tom is an honest boy and he works really hard!
— It is the same ______ you.
A.as | B.with | C.about | D.to |
This is a crucial year for your relationships________ and your love life________ .
A.in general; in particular | B.in particular; in general |
C.as a whole; especially | D.especially; as a whole |
You will succeed ________as long as you don’t give up.
A.in your turn | B.by turns |
C.on time | D.in time |