She would move quietly up to the sparrow on a small tree just to get a better look, her face __________ with childlike expressions at one of God’s simple wonders.
A. shone B. shining
C. having shone D. being shone
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
