She was just about to explain ___ she hadn't passed her maths test chiefly out of carelessness ___ her uncle came.

A. her mother … when               B. to her mother why … that

C. her mother that … when           D. to her mother that … when

George applied for the position three times ______ he finally got it.

   A. before B. until C. when D. after

We must remember that _____fashion is not the most important thing in _______ life.

A. /; the   B. /; /   C. the; /   D. the; the

Every student in our class had an application form in his hand, but no one knew which office _____.

A. to send it to          B. to send it           C. to be sent to D. to have it sent

He’s not got another job yet and it’s not ________ he will for some time.

A. likely    B. easily   C. nearly  D. lonely

_______ time, he’ll make a first-class tennis player.

A. Having given                  B. To give C. Giving           D. Given

We saw new houses        wherever we went on our visit.

   A. built                      B. being built            C. building                D. to build

It is worth considering what makes“convenience”foods so popular, and ______better ones of your own.

A. introduces   B. to introduce    C. introducing   D. introduced

There are five pairs _______, but I’m at a loss which to choose.

A. to be chosen                  B. to choose from  C. to choose                       D. for choosing

Paul doesn’t have to be made _______. He always works hard.

A. learn             B. to learn                  C. learned         D. learning