Much to her disgust, his confidence________ on arrogance.
A.edges B.borders
C.splits D.emphasizes
As President, he appointed men to high government positions ________ he considered most capable, ________ some of them openly defied his authority.
A.which … as though B./ … though
C.which … even if D.whom … as though
If Lincoln had lived, it________ be that his postwar policies would have brought criticism upon him that would________ his reputation.
A.might as well … have tarnished B.might well … have tarnished
C.might as well … tarnish D.might well … tarnish
The uncontrolled emotional reaction of the nation to Lincoln’s death was incredible and demonstrated the high esteem________ he was held.
A.whom B.for whom
C.which D.in which
According to Thomas Jefferson, it is ________ that keep freedom alive.
A.conflicting ideas and unquestioning agreement
B.not conflicting ideas but unquestioning agreement
C.unquestioning agreement and not conflicting ideas
D.not unquestioning agreement but conflicting ideas
________ a day when few noble persons ever spoke to those of humble origins except________ an order, Jefferson went out of his way to talk with people of humble origins.
A.On … give B.On … gave
C.In … giving D.In … to give