Only then did I realize that it was foolish to ___ my friends and never contact them.
A. break away from B. catch up with C. look away from D. put up with
After a day’s hard work, Mary went to the nearby shop to _____ herself to a strawberry ice cream.
A. satisfy B. treat C. provide D. offer
Prices ______ all the time. It's no wonder that we've spent so much money recently.
A. rose B. had risen C. were rising D. have been rising
There’s no way of knowing why one man makes an important discovery __ _ another man, also intelligent, fails.
A. since B. if C. as D. while
The doctor will see you again next week. _____, you must rest as much as possible.
A. Somehow B. However C. Meanwhile D. Indeed
Of all the books on the shelf, is of any use for improving our practical skills of survival in the competitive world.
A. nothing B. no one C. neither D. none
