______children whose parents had died in the earthquake ____ sent to live with families in other cities.
A. A great number of; were B. A great number of; was
C. The great number of; were D. The great number of; was
Much to our ______, John was finally persuaded to join in our travel to the South Pole.
A. delighted B. delighting C. delight D. delights
---What did you do in the town last night?
---_______ a concert, we also watched a football match at home.
A. Instead of B. Apart from C. In addition D. Except
Generally speaking, ______ according to the directions, the drug has no side effect.
A. when taking B. when taken C. when to take D. when to be taken
The computer was used in teaching. As a result, not only _____, but students became more interested in the lessons.
A. saved was teachers’ energy B. was teachers’ energy saved
C. teachers’ energy was saved D. was saved teachers’ energy
Have you got any particular plans for the coming holiday?
Yes. _____, I’m going to visit some homes for the old in the city.
A. If ever B. If busy C. if anything D. if possible
