Suddenly, the lightning flashed through the clouds, nearly ____ Paul.
A. beating B. blinding C. burning D. touching
The book was written in 1946, _____ the education system has witnessed great changes.
A. when B. during which C. since when D. since then
—Why didn’t you come to my birthday party last night?
—I planned to, but my parents simply not let me out so late at night.
A. could B. might C. would D. should
—You look upset. What’s the matter?
—I had my proposal again.
A. turning down B. turned down C. to turn down D. turned to
Victor apologized for to inform me of the change in the plan.
A. his being not able B his not being able
C. him not to be able D. him to be not able
I really you for your way of making decisions.
A. accept B. absorb C. advise D. admire