The study of natural history is not something to be left to biologists. In fact, their capacity _________ the time they can spend away from their offices is very limited.
A. in terms of B. in view of C. in favour of D. in search of
It is reported that the government has _________ the outbreak of violence by sending a large group of soldiers to police the area.
A. gone for B. reacted to C. appealed to D. made for
Despite the fact that all three teams ________ different approaches to the problem, they were all immediate successes.
A. adopted B. acquired C. adapted D. accumulated
After hours of searching, their patience was _________ and they found what they were looking for.
A. calculated B. confirmed C. rewarded D. evaluated
The local government has been accused of not responding _________ to the needs of the homeless in the flood-stricken area.
A. constantly B. appropriately C. gradually D. selfishly
At that very moment my mind went completely _________ and I forgot what I was supposed to be doing.
A. efficient B. abundant C. shallow D. blank