9: In my _______, freedom of the press must be maintained.
A. sight B. thought C. view D. mind

The ministry didn‟t expect _____ quite such a negative reaction from farmers.
A. there was to be B. there to be C. there being D. there be

 _______ they offer him a partnership will the young architect stay with this firm.
A. Even if B. Unless C. Only if D. In case

I don‟t want to excuse _____ my absence, but please excuse me _____ cleaning the board in three months.
A. for – of B. of – for C. for – from D. from – of

“You have a wonderful garden!” – “_______”
A. I can‟t believe it! B. It‟s my pleasure.
C. Yours is great too! D. Don‟t mention it!

He was unreasonable _____ his friends _____ asking for more money without paying back.
A. of – to B. about – of C. of – about D. to – about

“Shall we eat out tonight?” – “_______.”
A. That‟s understandable B. That‟s a great idea
C. It is very kind of you to invite me D. You are very welcome

 The teacher recommended that Tom _______ his composition as soon as possible.
A. finished writing B. finish writing
C. should finish to write D. finishes writing

_______, the young woman was visibly very happy after the birth of her child.
A. Tired although she was B. She was tired
C. Though tired D. Despite tired

The ship went down although strenuous efforts were made to save it.
A. exhausting B. forceful C. energetic D. half-hearted