Choose the best answer for the following sentence: We refrained __________ talking until we knew that it was safe.   Choose the best answer for the following sentence: John thanked me __________ helping him with the homework.    Choose the best answer for the following sentence: My mother told me _____________ to write her a letter every week.   Choose the best answer for the following sentence: He is supposed _____________ disguised as a woman.   Choose the best answer for the following sentence: “I stole the bicycle.” → The thief admitted ___________ the bicycle.  Choose the best answer for the following sentence: When I ______________ home, my parents _______________ to work.   Choose the best answer for the following sentence: He was the first _____________ the fire. Choose the best answer for the following sentence: She does not see her grandchildren very often so she makes ______________ real fuss of them when she does.   Choose the best answer for the following sentence: The Great Pyramid was 147 metres high on a ____________ of 230 metres square.   Choose the best answer for the following sentence: Most people don't need _____________ financially once they have found reasonable jobs.   Choose the best answer for the following sentence:  By next month, I ___________ my first novel. A.  Choose the best answer for the following sentence: You have not participated __________ any of our competitions before, have you?   Choose the best answer for the following sentence: The teacher told Ann _____________ so loud. Choose the best answer for the following sentence: The suspect refused __________________ any more questions.   Choose the best answer for the following sentence: He is not only helpful but generous ___________________. Choose the best answer for the following sentence: - Tug of war can help promote teamwork spirit and is good physical exercise. - ___________. Choose the best answer for the following sentence: The Rolling Stones have ____________ pleasure to millions of fans for more than 40 years. Choose the best answer for the following sentence: The singer’s popularity has _____________ since her return from exile two years ago. She seems not to be supported and welcomed. Choose the best answer for the following sentence: “I didn’t know you like sports.” “Well, I’m ____________ on soccer especially.’    Choose the best answer for the following sentence: Before the police arrived, a crowd had _______________ around the scene of the accident.   Choose the best answer for the following sentence: _____________ many friends do you have?   Choose the best answer for the following sentence: Before ___________ home, remember to finish all the things I have told you.    Choose the best answer for the following sentence: She encouraged me _________ the exam.    Choose the best answer for the following sentence: The woman living next my door is always making _____________. She complaints and talks noisily about everything she doesn't like.   Choose the best answer for the following sentence: You’re not able to go to Jane’s party tonight, ______________?   Choose the best answer for the following sentence: Lucy found the missing dog. She was given $100 as a _____________. Choose the best answer for the following sentence: My friend often shows her ______________ whenever I have troubles.   Choose the best answer for the following sentence: ___________ do the volunteers often do? Choose the best answer for the following sentence: The financial director kept us ______________ for almost an hour. Choose the best answer for the following sentence: What do people ___________ the 25th wedding anniversary? Is it "silver anniversary"?   Choose the best answer for the following sentence: If you do something _______________________, you do it although the conditions or circum­ stances are very bad.   Choose the best answer for the following sentence: The first person to eat and drink in ______________ was a Soviet cosmonaut.   Choose the best answer for the following sentence: I don’t think human beings ever walked on the moon, _______________?   Choose the best answer for the following sentence: If you _______________ to me, you would have a lot of money by now.   Choose the best answer for the following sentence: She asked him what his name _____________ . Choose the best answer for the following sentence: I wish you would keep ___________ the argument. You're just making things worse. Choose the best answer for the following sentence: It is a waste of time ______________ such a boring party.   Choose the best answer for the following sentence: Up to now I have never forgot the most embarrassing experience ________________ .     Choose the best answer for the following sentence: She showed the picture _____________ us and said, “I spent my childhood in that house. It was my happiest days.” Choose the best answer for the following sentence: Their company was made ___________ 100,000 USD in taxes.   Choose the best answer for the following sentence:  Her dead husband never ______________________.   Choose the best answer for the following sentence: His father is planning to ___________ up a business for him.  Choose the best answer for the following sentence: The two companies are in __________ with each other.   Choose the best answer for the following sentence: I saw someone ______________ through the window.   Choose the best answer for the following sentence: The picture is known ______________ by To Ngoc Van.   Choose the best answer for the following sentence: I strongly suggest ____________ the book carefully before a review.   Choose the best answer for the following sentence: One of the boys admitted _________________ the window.   Choose the best answer for the following sentence: He made me ___________ it all over again.   Choose the best answer for the following sentence: Although the pilot was badly hurt, he _____________ explain what had happened. Choose the best answer for the following sentence: If you _______________ to contact me sometime next week, I ______________at the Sheraton in San Francisco.   Choose the best answer for the following sentence: Are you going ___________ your 25th wedding anniversary?   Choose the best answer for the following sentence: I would drive to work _____________ a car.   Choose the best answer for the following sentence: Your room is in a mess! Do a bit of ____________ up, will you? Choose the best answer for the following sentence: _______________________ evening out with ____________________ closest friend may be _______________________ bets guaran-tee of ___________________ good time.   Choose the best answer for the following sentence: Will you ___________ me company while I wait for the train? Choose the best answer for the following sentence: He is the only student _____________ the maths problems yesterday.   Choose the best answer for the following sentence: I think that ______________ a job is difficult in this town.   Choose the best answer for the following sentence: When I came, they ______________ chess. Choose the best answer for the following sentence: By the time we got to the theater, the movie ___________, so we missed the first five minutes. Choose the best answer for the following sentence: Peter suggested __________ out for a drink but everybody refused and kep on _________ .