—Did you buy a dress yesterday?
—No, _____ I liked the color, I didn’t like its style.
A. as B. while C. if D. since
The soldier rushed into the cave, his right hand _____ a gun and his face _____ with sweat.
A. held; covered B. holding; covering C. holding; covered D. held; covering
The war was the result of their _____ for more land.
A. idea B. mind C. hope D. desire
The huge picture looks more beautiful _____ the blue sky.
A. to B. against C. over D. under
Ms. Claire is a strict but kind teacher, _____ I respect and appreciate most.
A. that B. what C. one D. which
There is a small group of English words which even some native speakers and writers find _____.
A. puzzled B. to be puzzled C. to puzzle D. puzzling
