Choose the best answer to complete the blank in each of the following sentences.
I've got lots of _______, but I have only a few whom I consider my best friends.
A.acquaintances
B.neighbors
C.partners
D.close friends

My close friend is capable _____ helping me solve my problems.
A.of
B.to
C.in
D.with

They express _______ for her loss.
A.sympathized
B.sympathizer
C.sympathy
D.sympathetic

She persuaded her boyfriend ________ the dinner for her.
A.to cook
B.to cooking
C.cook
D.cooking

I saw him _______ along the street yesterday.
A.walk
B.to walk
C.walked
D.walking

Good friendship should be based on _______ understanding.
A.mutual
B.basic
C.fragile
D.one-sided

He was in a difficult situation, so I agreed ______ him some money.
A.to lend
B.lend
C.lending
D.to be lent

I would rather ______ a concert than go to the theater.
A.had attended
B.attended
C.attend
D.attending

She insisted on her husband ______ a suit.
A.wear
B.being worn
C.to wear
D.wearing

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
A.crooked
B.calm
C.cost
D.constancy