22. ____ the English examination I would have gone to the concert last night.
[A] In spite of [B] But for
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[C] Because of [D] As for
23. Alone in a deserted house, he was so busy with his r
esearch work that he felt ____ lonely.
[A] nothing but [B] anything but
[C] all but [D] everything but
24. The English language contains a(n) ____ of words which are comparatively seldom used in ordinary conversation.
[A] altitude [B] latitude
[C] multitude [D] attitude
25. Hand in a composition every ____ week, please.
[A] some [B] other
[C] others [D] another
26. The government has two ____, to reduce spending or to increase taxes.
[A] orientations [B] options
[C] opinions [D] ornaments
27. A ____ car would cost far more in Europe, but it is fairly cheap in the U.S.