156. Everyone but Jane failed to produce the correct answer.
(SUCCEEDED)
 

155. The foreigner declared his innocence. (DENIED)
→The foreigner denied

154. We have no seats left for the concert on December 12 th .
→All the seats 

153. Far more people live to retirement age in Britain than in the
Philippines.
→Not as 

152. “Whatever you do, don’t give up hope” they said.
→They urged 

27. After congratulating his team, the coach left, allowing the players to let their ____ down for a while.

A. hearts      B. hair    C. souls       D. heads

151. Not until the body was found did the police believe her.
→It was only when t

150. Although he seems friendly, he’s not to be trusted.
→Friendly as 

26. ______ ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat.

A. Were you arrived    

B. If you arrived

C. If you hadn’t arrived

D. Had you arrived

149. The accident wasn’t his fault. (BLAME)