Weeks before his first performance, the young violinist stayed at home ..........almost all of his time.............his musical abilities.
A.devoting-to improving
B.devoted-for improving
C.to devote-to be improving
D.to have devoted-to improve

We were advised not............to India between June and September as the weather might be too hot for us .............
A.going-to be bearing
B.to go-to bear
C.go-having borne
D.to be going-bearing

By the end of our holiday, we had spent too much money..........any souvenirs for our friends and relatives at home.
A.affording
B.having afforded
C.to afford
D.to be afforded

When my son was younger, I would remind him every day.............carefully in both directions before.................the road.
A.looking-to cross
B.look-to be crossing
C.to look-crossing
D.having looked-cross

You have to admit that it was extremely tactless of you.............your daughter in front of so many people.
A.reprimanding
B.reprimanded
C.reprimand
D.to reprimand

Although they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking contrast .
A.minor comparison
B.interesting resemblance
C.significant difference
D.complete coincidence

I think the wedding ceremony went very well, considering how...........we were ..........it.
A.to rush-organizing
B.rushed-in organizing
C.rushing-for organizing
D.being rushed-organized

Instead of spending a fortune..............new furniture, why don't we try ................up our old furniture?
A.buying-doing
B.to buy-to do
C.to buy-having done
D.to be buying-do

These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence.
A.openly criticised
B.publicly said
C.publicly supported
D.strongly condemned

I regret..............you that the manager has just arrived from abroad and won't be ready............you until tomorrow.
A.informing-to be meeting
B.informed-having met
C.to inform-to meet
D.to have informed-meet