I’m not sure of the reason for the dog’s illness, but it ____ by eating too much.
A. may have been caused B. need have been caused
C. should have been caused D. must have been caused
—What has made him in such high spirits recently?
—_____ by his teacher for succeeding passing the exam.
A. Being praised B. Praised
C. Having praised D. To praise
There is no easy way to remember prepositions, as it is one area of English____ the rules seem very irregular.
A. that B. where
C. whose D. which
—Dad, you should have taken me to the football match this morning.
—I had intended to, but I couldn’t spare any time, I _____ a report.
A. had written B. wrote
C. was writing D. would write
—Mum, do you mind if I invite some friends to my birthday party?
—______. It will be more interesting.
A. By no means B. Yes, of course
C. Don’t worry D. No doubt.
Jane realized her ____ to become the first woman to run the 10,000 metres within 30 minutes.
A. achievement B. commitment
C. competition D. ambition