John received an invitation to dinner, but with his work ____,he couldn't go.
A. finished B. finishing
C. having finished D. to finish
He’s so well-educated that he will certainly be offered a good____ .
A. service B. position
C. business D. work
At the foot of the mountain_____ .
A. a village lie B. lies a village
C. does a village lie D. lying a village
— Did you attend the meeting?
— I would have known the news if I___ it.
A. had attended B. attended
C. should attend D. would attend
The great hall was crowded with many people, including many children____ on their parents’ laps.
A. seated B. seating
C. sat D. being sat
— Where will you start your work after graduation?
— Mmm, it’s not been decided yet. I____ continue my study for a higher degree.
A. need B. must
C. would D. may