They were sacked _______ their carelessness.
A.because
B.because of
C.although
D.despite

Is there anything else _______ you want to ask?
A.what
B.where
C.whom
D.that

She is _______ beautiful _______ intelligent so I can’t help appreciating her.
A.not only/ but also
B.either/ or
C.either/ nor
D.neither/ nor

______ all his homework, he was allowed to go out with his friends.

A.To do
B.Did he do
C.Had done
D.Having done

My parents lent me the money. _______, I couldn't have afforded the trip.
A.Only if
B.Otherwise
C.However
D.Therefore

Before the meeting finished they arranged when _______ next.
A.they met
B.they to meet
C.to meet
D.should they meet

Nobody was late for the meeting last night, _______?
A.wasn't he
B.weren't they
C.were they
D.was he

the beautiful village is sheltered .............the weather by the mountain.
A.from
B.by
C.in
D.of

My friend Nigel, ..........works in the city, earns much more than I do.
A.that
B.which
C.who
D.whose

My bag's gone. I've been ...........
A.stolen
B.robbed
C.kidnapped
D.thieved