There is not much time left; So I'll tell you about it _____.
A.in detail | B.in brief | C.in short | D.in all |
Psychological studies show that some people are quick-tempered _____.
A.at heart | B.on purpose | C.in person | D.by nature |
I have been looking for this book for months, and _____ I have found it.
A.at least | B.in no time | C.at last | D.at present |
His job at the hospital did not pay much, so he found another _____.
A.on the rise | B.on the spot | C.on the decline | D.on the side |
The government is _____ and will take the necessary steps to maintain security and stability.
A.on the alert | B.out of control | C.on guard | D.in vain |
When the entire class worked together they finished the project _____.
A.in no way | B.in no time | C.on no account | D.in no case |
I feel sure that _____ qualification, ability and experience, you are abundantly suited to the position we have in mind.
A.in case of | B.in terms of |
C.in the opinion of | D.in the course of |
It was clear that the small grocer was _____ people he owed money to.
A.at the expense of | B.at the risk of |
C.in the way of | D.at the mercy of |
The chances of discovering life on Neptune are about a million _____.
A.at one | B.for one | C.to one | D.against one |
The farmers were more anxious for rain than the people in the city because they had more _____.
A.at length | B.at last | C.at stake | D.at ease |
_____ his knowledge of the mountainous country, John Smith was appointed as our guide.
A.In spite of | B.On account of | C.Regardless of | D.Instead of |
Stressful environments lead to unhealthy behaviors such as poor eating habits, which _____ increase the risk of heart disease.
A.in turn | B.in return | C.by chance | D.by turns |
The magician picked several persons from the audience and asked them to help him with the performance.
A.by accident | B.on occasion |
C.at random | D.on an average |
_____ it is a good thing I did not get the post I had applied for, though I must admit that I was disappointed at the time.
A.By the way | B.In a way | C.In the way | D.In no way |