The girl was dressed in her best clothes. She wanted to make herself _____________ at the party.

A. noticing          B. noticed           C. notice        D. to be noticed

Despite their __________ of interest, Fleming kept trying to develop the chemical ___________ it would be safe and effective.

A. lacking; in order to                                B. lack; so that

C. lack; so as to                                       D. lacking; so that

The young man always talks a lot ___________ he knew everything, which, of course, makes others unhappy.

A. once              B. even though        C. though            D. as though

Bats are surprisingly long-lived creatures, some ____________ a life span of around 20 years.

A. having            B. had               C. have              D. to have

A few days after the interview, I received a letter ___________ me admission to the university.

A. offering           B. offered           C. having offered         D. to be offered

 Occasions are rare _____________ I can spend a whole day with my daughter.

A. that               B. where              C. when             D. which

Would it be ___________ for you to pick me up at four o'clock and take me to the airport?

A. free              B. vacant            C. handy             D. convenient

Nobody could believe what Chloe says because she is ___________ changing her mind.

A. regularly         B. steadily           C. constantly         D. suddenly

We can't _________ his mistakes, which were made because he was too careless with his work.

A. overcome          B. understand       C. tolerate           D. recognize

—I can start to work next Monday.

    —____________ then. I am glad to be able to offer you the job.

A. You can't be serious.                       B. You're welcome.

C. That's right.                                D. It's settled.