! 21. A. talked B sang C. played D whispered
22. A. quietly B peacefully C hopefully D normally
23. A. arose B. raised C rose D aroused
24. A situation B condition C place D position
25. A took B sent C carried D rushed
26. A The years B The months C The weeks D The days
27. A fixed up B made up C built up D set up
28. A until B before C after D when
29. A asked B allowed C admitted D acquired
30. A no matter B even if C whether D as if
31. A put B dressed C wore D fit
32. A marched B forced C hid D followed
33. A required B replied C recognized D regarded
34. A warm-hearted B well-managed
C mild-mannered D cold-blooded
35. A firm B strong C hard D tough
36. A losing B lost C to lose D having lost
37. A in B on C at D with
38. A Finally B Instantly C Patiently D Interestingly
39. A calm B quiet C slow D fast
40. A put off B put away C put up D put down