Bats are surprisingly long-lived creatures, some ______ a life span of around 20 years.
A. having B. had C. have D. to have
—Are you going to invite Jack to our party?
—No, but he’s welcome to come along, ______ that he behaves himself.
A. concerning B. considering C. regarding D. providing
She is one of the most helpful, ______ and reliable people I have ever had the pleasure to know.
A. apparent B. passive C. doubtful D. considerate
If she hadn’t been sent on a business trip by her boss, she ______ be here with us now, enjoying the snow.
A. would B. can C. will D. must
When asked about their opinions about the schoolmaster, many teachers would prefer to see him step aside ________ younger men.
A. in terms of B. in need of
C. in favor of D. in praise of
—Could you tell me something about Holland in Europe?
—It is a small country ______ size and population.
A. in face of B. in terms of
C. in need of D. in case of
