The reason why they failed the test was ____ they didn’t sleep at all the night before.
A. because B. why C. that D. for which
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
