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Though ________ on the farm for ages, he wasn't equally treated and wanted to give up the job.

[  ]
A.

hiring

B.

hired

C.

hire

D.

to hire

答案:B
解析:

考查非谓动词理解。主语he与hire之间是被动关系,故用过去分词作状语。


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