He didn’t manage to win the race _______ hurting his foot before the race.
D. because of
D
Kiến thức: Liên từ
Giải thích:
A. in spite of + N/Nphr: Mặc dù
B. despite of (despite không đi với “of”)
C. although + mệnh đề: Mặc dù
D. because of + N/Nphr: Bởi vì
Dịch nghĩa: Anh ấy đã không giành được chiến thắng trong cuộc đua vì bị thương ở chân trước cuộc đua.
Robert Mugabe has ruled Zimbabwe since the _______ achieved independence in 1980.
My cousin was too ill. He couldn't sit for the entrance examination last week.
Last night Laura _______ a big diamond ring by her husband at her birthday party.
Jolie is reading a magazine on famous people, asking her friend, John.
- Jolie: “Do you think celebrities today tend to focus more on wealth rather than achievements?”
- John: “_______. And this sets bad examples for young people.”
She may still have a few fans in the world, but she is definitely past her _______.
Due to the nature of the earthquake, a much larger _______ of the population might be affected.
Jane is trying to get to sleep, so if you wake her up she will fly off the handle.