Choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:

The holiday came to an end all_________soon.

A. too

B. rather

C. much

D. more

The research was carried out _________a sample population.

A. over

B. in

C. with

D. on

Though________by opposition from his own supporters, the Chairman pressed ahead with his plans.

A. shaking

B. shook

C. shaken

D. was shaken

To avoid trouble, it is best to say very_________on the case.

A. less

B. little

C. few

D. small

He offered no explanation,________apology.

A. still less an

B. and even less an

C. not less the

D. still less the

Our school will________one hundred and twenty students this year.

A. turn in

B. turn on

C. turn out

D. turn over

At the last minute, Amidu_______of the plan.

A. backed up

B. backed for

C. backed out

D. backed in

We need to_______ for lost ground.

A. make in

B. make by

C. make up

D. make through

Blood is usually screened_________ transfusion.

A. before

B. in

C. by

D. upon

I believe he'll be arrested_________

A. some days

B. many days

C. many a day

D. some day