— I like your new shoes!
— Thanks. I had to try on almost a dozen pairs _________ I decided to get them.
A.as B.when
C.after D.before
The boy ______ on the ground ______ to me that he had ______ the book on the shelf.
A.lying; lay; laid B.lying; lied; laid
C.lie; lied; lay D.lay; lied; laid
Can you make a sentence to ______ the meaning of the phrase?
A.bring out B.show off C.take in D.turn out
Lucy has a great sense of humor and always keeps her colleagues with her stories.
A.amused B.amusing C.to amuse D.to be amused
The new machine, according to the report, will work twice as fast, ______ greatly reducing costs.
A.so B.even C.yet D.thus
Would it be ______ for you to pick me up at four o’clock and take me to the airport?
A.comfortable B.vacant C.convenient D.handy