Last night Mr. Crook didn’t come back at the usual time. ______, he met some friends and Stayed out until midnight.
A. Meanwhile B. However C. Instead D. Yet
The children loved their day trip, and they enjoyed the horse ride ___.
A. most B. more C. less D. little
Running a company is not ______ a matter of hiring people—they also need to be trained.
A. simply B. partly C. seriously D. equally
She made a conscious attempt to look ______ though she felt tired out.
A. pleasant B. available C. thoughtful D. fresh
Although badly hurt in the accident, the driver was _____ able to make a phone call.
A. still B. even C. also D. ever
—Why did ladies spend so much time searching shop after shop only for a blouse?
—Oh, they were very_____ about their clothes.
A. special B. particular C. especial D. concerned
