“Spit-take” refers to an act ________ someone spits liquid out of his or her mouth when he or she hears something funny or surprising.
A.that B.which C.where D.why
Though the twin brothers _______ each other in appearance, they are quite different in characters.
A.evaluate B.distinguish C.appreciate D.resemble
They won the game, _____ they didn’t really deserve the victory.
A.if B.though C.before D.since
Those who suffer from headache will find they get ______ from this medicine.
A.relief B.safety C.defense D.shelter
—Why were you late for work yesterday?
—I didn’t wake up when my alarm clock ______.
A.went off B.run out C.started off D.went out
—Can he get the first prize for running in this sports meeting?
—Impossible now. He _____ to do so, but he has just hurt his leg.
A.is expected B.had been expected C.was expected D.would expect
