I was ill that day, otherwise I _____ the sports meet.
A. took part in B. had taken part in
C. would taken part in D. would have taken part in
--- Helen is a mere washer woman, yet she’s now buying a big house.
--- Yes. Because she’s always saved _____.
A. for little she earns B. with little she earns
C. what little she earns D. how little she earns
It was in the very house _____ was built with stones _____ he spent his childhood.
A. which; that B. that; where
C. that; that D. which; where
--- Jennifer is having a hard time getting accustomed to new surroundings in Australia.
--- I know. But I’m sure she will _____ in no time.
A. pull over B. pull up
C. pull out D. pull through
Only after the teacher explained it to me a second time _____ the question.
A. did I understand B. I had understood
C. had I understood D. I did understand
One summer night in 1990, a reporter appeared at the door of Thomas Edison’s laboratory, _____ for an interview.
A. asked B. having asked
C. being asked D. Asking
