The maker of the popular game Angry Birds announced on Tuesday that it would open its first overseas operation in Shanghai, _____ a clear step to further enter the booming Chinese market.
A.to mark |
B.marking |
C.marked |
D.having marked |
—Jack, this is the third time that you have been late this week.
—Sorry, sir, but I was ____ for 15 minutes on the way here in the traffic jam.
A.held up |
B.put up |
C.taken up |
D.given up |
—How was Robert's cooking?
—Oh, pretty good. I was quite _____.
A.admired |
B.interested |
C.impressed |
D.inspired |
Reportedly, yesterday a group of American soldiers were walking along the road in Iraq when a bomb was _______, three of whom were killed.
A.set off |
B.set out |
C.set up |
D.set about |
Surprisingly, Susan’s beautiful hair reached below her knees and made _____ almost an overcoat for her.
A.them |
B.her |
C.itself |
D.herself |
I lost my way in complete darkness and ________ it began to rain.
A.to make matters worse was that |
B.what made matters worse was that |
C.making matters worse, |
D.made matters worse |