The new machine, as is reported in the local newspaper, will work twice as fast, _____ greatly reducing costs.
A. thus B. anyhow C. yet D. even
Last month, part of Southeast Asia was struck by floods, from ___ effects some people are still suffering.
A. that B. whose C. what D. those
_____ to try his fortune abroad, he left for America.
A. Having determined B. Being determined
C. Determined D. To determine
Helen always helps her mother even though going to school ____ most of her day.
A. takes up B. makes up C. saves up D. puts up
It is sad to see him go but it won’t make a(n) ___ to the way we conduct our affairs.
A. importance B. difference C. effect D. influence
We were dancing to ____ music when all of ____ sudden the power went out and we were left in the dark.
A. the; a B. the; / C. a; / D. /; the
