He was proud of being chosen to participate in the game and he ______ us that he would try as hard as possible.
a. insured b. ensured c. assumed d. assured
On the pop chart, Norah Jones' "Come Away With Me" is still at No. 5, really surprising for a CD that was _____ two years ago.
a. related b. relieved c. released d. relaxed
Any passenger who has booked the plane ticket must _____ it three days before the departure date.
a. claim b. confirm c. declare d. replace
Shortly after the small country gained its independence, it was _____ by most of the countries in the world.
a. committed b. admitted c. recognized d. trusted
A teacher is _____ to be patient and not to lose his temper whatever mistakes his students make.
a. supposed b. meant c. claimed d. suggested
Hobbies offer knowledge and relaxation. ___, they help improve one’s mental and physical health.
a. Furthermore b. However c. Therefore d. Partly