141. The detective left no stone unturned to trace the culprit.
A.took no pains
B.did very irrelevant things
C.resorted to illegitimate practices
D.used all available means
142. The authorities took him to task for his negligence.
A.gave him additional work
B.suspended his assignment
C.reprimanded him
D.forced him to resign
143. In spite of the immense pressure exerted by the militants, the Government has decided not to give in.
A.accede
B.yield
C.oblige
D.confirm
144. Their business is now on its last legs.
A.About to fructify
B.About to perish
C.About to produce results
D.About to take off
145. He went back on his promise to vote for me.
A.withdrew
B.forgot
C.reinforced
D.supported
146. The old beggar ran amuck and began to throw stones at the passerby. The old beggar ran amuck and began to throw stones at the passerby.
A.became desperate
B.ran about wildly
C.become annoyed
D.felt disgusted
147. I cannot conceive of a time when I was without a refrigerator
A.Imagine
B.Give birth
C.Understand
D.Depend
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