The nurse was very kind to the boy at first, but finally, her ____ gave out and she lost her temper.
A. patience B. violence C. presence D. independence
Lucy was called to ____ her stupid deeds the night before, but she couldn’t remember anything.
A. pay for B. leave for B. account for D. look for
The editor could have ____ the error before it was published; it was so obvious.
A. added B. spotted C. gained D. ignored
--- You should apologize to Chris as soon as possible.
--- No way! It was not my ____.
A. chance B. trick C. business D. fault
Most foreigners feel uncomfortable when ____ in the street.
A. stared at B. dressed up C. put away D. watched out
--- I don’t know whether they did this ____ or by design.
--- Who cares? They have to be punished.
A. by hand B. by accident C. by all means D. by contrast
