The managing director of this department took the ______ for the accident, although it was not really his fault.
A. guilt B. response C. blame D. accusation
The former Olympic champion was ______ in the quarterfinals last night when he lost 0-2 at home.
A. knocked off B. knocked out C. knocked down D. knocked over
The workers agreed to ______ the strike if the company would satisfy their demands for better salaries and working conditions.
A. call for B. call in C. call off D. call up
Wage increases to a certain level will probably help to ______ the average consumers from the effects of higher prices.
A. cushion B. reduce C. prevent D. remove
These articles______ the problems of the modern world, including race relations and community development.
A. address B. avoid C. create D. correct
Urban crowdedness would be greatly relieved if fares ______ on public transport were more reasonable.
A. offered B. spent C. paid D. charged
