The place was flooded ________ it had been raining for several weeks.
A. because B. because of C. ever since D. as a result of
In the past 10 years people have become more______ the safety of their privacy.
A. worrying about B. cared about
C. concerned about D. paid attention to
I ______ all the pockets but I couldn’t find the ticket.
A. looked for B. went through C. went over D. went round
It was indeed an accident, but you make it sound as if I did it______!
A. on my own B. by accident C. on purpose D. by hand
We planted all kinds of fruits on the hill, ______ beaches, pears, apples and so on.
A. for example B. as C. as if D. such as
How can the government _______ the wishes of its people?
A. disagree B. miss C. ignore D. dislike