Little Tom tiptoed quietly to the bird, but ______ into the forest when he was about to catch it.
A. flew it away B. away flew it
C. away it flew D. flew away it
I went to see Professor Johnson, only ______ that he had left the city the night before.
A. to learn B. learn
C. learned D. learning
Joining the firm as a clerk, Peter got rapid promotion, and ______ as a manager.
A. turned up B. brought up
C. ended up D. showed up
I am ______ about what I say because careless remarks are likely to hurt others’ feelings.
A. enthusiastic B. sensitive
C. doubtful D. cautious
The storm came so suddenly, otherwise they ______ such great loss when it struck.
A. couldn’t suffer
B. wouldn’t have suffered
C. shouldn’t suffer
D. needn’t have suffered
______ tablet computers like Apple’s iPad just before bed, a researcher says recently, can lead to a poor night’s sleep.
A. Using B. Used C. To use D. Use
