Betty knows she needs exercise, but finds going to the gym a ______. 

A. Since 

B. Although 

C. Despite 

D. Because of 

A. The South of England is not as dry as the North

B. It is drier in the North than in the South of England

C. It is not so dry in the North as in the South of England

D. It is less dry in the South than in the North of England

A. Such was John’s illness that he could never get out of the bed on his own

B. John’s illness is too terminal for him to get out of the bed on his own

C. Were it not for his terminal illness, John would be able to get out of bed on his own

D. No sooner had John’s illness got terminal than he could not get out of the bed on his own

A. That I got admitted to Harvard University was fantastic

B. If only I gained admission to Harvard University

C. I regretted having been admitted to Harvard University

D. I wish I had gained admission to Harvard University

A. acquaint 

B. contend 

C. comply 

D. accord 

A. inapplicable 

B. untamable 

C. unsuitable 

D. inconceivable 

A. a 

C. the 

C. the 

D. Ø