Which one of the following expressions typifies British English?
A. He was heading for the exit.
B. He did not use to work here.
C. I will wait 'til I hear from you.
D. I like for him to come soon.
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I readily forgive the prejudice which leads my friend to wrong conclusions because I understand it. It is a minor error into which I myself, ________ the grace of some happy chance, might have fallen.
A. but for
B. by dint of
C. because of
D. by virtue of
Which of the following expressions is INCORRECT?
All of children can be difficult.
B. There was a risk the brain might be starved of oxygen.
C. What is it you want?
D. I was in an agony of doubt.
I will lend you ________ reference books I can spare.
A. what few
B. what a few
C. the few
D. any few
In prison, they were starved and ________ sleep.
A. deprived of
B. disposed of
C. dispensed with
D. disconnected with