—Go and say sorry to your Mom, Dave.
—I’d like to, but I’m afraid she won’t be happy with my ______ .
A. requests B. excuses
C. apologies D. regrets
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
