11. ________ the punishment was unjust. Helen accepted it without complaint.

A) However B) So long as C) Even though D) Since

12. It is not difficult to ________ the idea that machines may communicate information to us.

A) admit B) receive C) accept D) convince

13. I have not the least ________ of hurting your feelings.

A) concept B) intention C) mind D) purpose

14. As the shortage of certain metals approaches, others must be found to take their ________.

A) share B) place C) role D) shape

15. Mary is in bed with a fever and she can’t hope to ________ the cold in a few day.

A) get over B) get away C) get off D) get out

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