Mary wrote a letter to her parents, ______ she missed them and was studying hard.
A. to be said B. said C. saying D. having said
When you come across difficulties, it is ______ of you to expect the worst.
A. abnormal B. Considerate
C. responsible D. pessimistic
She looked in the direction of the window, but there was nothing in front ______ the deep darkness.
A. other than B. rather than
C. more than D. less than
I suddenly realized that I was kept so busy that I ______ little time with my family before.
A. have spent B. had spent
C. would spend D. was spending
Success starts in your mind. ______ doubting yourself, think positively.
A. In case of B. Instead of
C. In spite of D. For fear of
I need to obtain a part-time job because my mother’s income can not ______ the cost of my school fees.
A. pay B. spend C. take D. cover