Many of the things we now benefit from would not be around _______ Thomas Edison.
A. thanks to B. regardless of
C. aside from D. but for
—Why didn’t you invite John to your birthday party?
—Well, you know he’s _______ .
A. an early bird B. a wet blanket
C. a lucky dog D. a tough nut
Some schools will have to make ______ in agreement with the national soccer reform.
A. judgments B. adjustments
C. comments D. achievements
The police officers decided to conduct a thorough and _______ review of the case.
A. comprehensive B. complicated
C. conscious D. crucial
The real reason why prices ____ , and still are, too high is complex, and no short discussion can satisfactorily explain this problem.
A. were B. will be
C. have been D. had been
The whole team _____ Cristiano Ronaldo, and he seldom lets them down.
A. wait on B. focus on
C. count on D. call on
