Although _______ to be the best in a recent science competition, the student remains modest.
A. judging B. judged
C. judge D. having judged
In much of the animal world, night is the time ________ for sleep - pure and simple.
A. set down B. set off
C. set up D. set aside
If you are buying today’s paper from the stand, could you get _______ for me?
A. one B. such
C. that D. it
Graduates should adopt a realistic attitude ________ job hunting, especially as they face a tough job market ________ the present economic situation.
A. to; in B. towards; for
C. at; at D. with; in
We were put into a position ________ we had either to accept we were less important, or fight for equal rights.
A. when B. in which
C. which D. on which
In the good care of the nurses, the boy is ______ recovering from his heart operation.
A. quietly B. actually
C. practically D. gradually