_____himself with routine office tasks, he had no time to accompany his children.
A. Occupied B. Occupying
C. Being occupied D. To be occupied
I didn't become a serious climber until the fifth grade, _____ I went up to rescue a kite that was stuck in the branches of a tree.
A. when B. where
C. which D. why
Although he is considered a great writer, _____.
A. but his works are not widely read B. his works are not widely read
C. however, his works are not widely read D. while his works are not widely read
It _____ in the hall _____ the anniversary ceremony is to be held tomorrow afternoon.
A. is, where B. is, that
C. was, where D. was, that
Having no idea how to deal with it, he sent me an e-mail, _____ to get my advice.
A. hoped B. hoping
C. to hope D. hope
My sister was against my suggestion while my brother was _____ it.
A. in honor of B. in memory of
C. in favour of D. in search of
