______ more than half of us were against the new plan, he still decided to carry it out.
A. As B. Since C. Unless D. While
---What do you think of the two students ______ to take part in the competition?
---They are hardworking as well as intelligent.
A. selecting B. to select
C. selected D. having selected
You should _____ the advantages and disadvantages before making a decision.
A. consult B. balance C. combine D. seek
The reason _____ he was late for school was _____ he had to send his mother to a hospital.
A. that; why B. why; because
C. why; that D. that; because
How strange _____ is that the students are so quiet in the classroom!
A. this B. it C. / D. that
He has promised that he will give the prize to _______ finishes the work first.
A. anyone B. who
C. whoever D. whomever