There is a small group of English words which even some native speakers and writers find _____.

   A. puzzled        B. to be puzzled       C. to puzzle         D. puzzling

Ms. Claire is a strict but kind teacher, _____ I respect and appreciate most. 

A. that           B. what              C. one              D. which

 The huge picture looks more beautiful _____ the blue sky.

   A. to             B. against            C. over             D. under

 The war was the result of their _____ for more land.

   A. idea           B. mind              C. hope             D. desire

The soldier rushed into the cave, his right hand _____ a gun and his face _____ with sweat.

   A. held; covered    B. holding; covering     C. holding; covered    D. held; covering

—Did you buy a dress yesterday?

  —No, _____ I liked the color, I didn’t like its style.

A. as                   B. while                      C. if                            D. since 

—I hear Jane has gone to the Holy Island for her holiday.

—Oh, how nice! Do you know when she _____?

A. was leaving     B. had left         C. has left         D. left

I went to bed very late last night, _____, early the next morning.

A. or rather              B. at least          C. at most                D. in a word

Jack and I _____ the driving, so the trip wasn’t too tiring.

   A. took           B. made           C. shared         D. had

 In my opinion, women can be _____ they want to be just like men, whether it is a pilot, an astronaut, or a general manager.

   A. wherever       B. whatever         C. however       D. whoever