I can't go to the New Year's concert,____, $100....

[vaok]

Here are some confusing questions:

1. I can' t go to the New Year's concert,_____, $100 is just too much for me to spend in one evening.

A. in othere words B. that is C. in particular D. I mean

2.The Lakers scored 20 points in the last quarter,____the Heat 101-96.
A. beating B. having beaten C. to beat D. beaten

3. -----Alice is visiting her mother today.
-----In that case,____ you have dinner with us?
A. will B. can C. won't D. can't

Would anybody tell me the best choice and explain why? Thanks.

[Anglika]

Which would you choose?

[vaok]

I don't know how to make a choice and that's why I'm here to seek help.

[vaok]

1. I can' t go to the New Year's concert,_____ , $100 is just too much for me to spend in one evening.

A. in other words B. that is C. in particular D. I mean


I know C is not right,but what about the other three?



2.The Lakers scored 20 points in the last quarter,____the Heat 101-96.
A. beating B. having beaten C. to beat D. beaten


I choose A, but the suggested answer is C. which is right?

3. -----Alice is visiting her mother today.
-----In that case,____ you have dinner with us?
A. will B. can C. won't D. can't

The suggested answer is C, why A is not right?

[Anglika]

Originally Posted by vaok

1. I can' t go to the New Year's concert,_____ , $100 is just too much for me to spend in one evening.

A. in other words B. that is C. in particular D. I mean


I know C is not right,but what about the other three?
I think any of the three could be used, but D is the most expressive.



2.The Lakers scored 20 points in the last quarter,____the Heat 101-96.
A. beating B. having beaten C. to beat D. beaten


I choose A, but the suggested answer is C. which is right?
Both seem to fit.

3. -----Alice is visiting her mother today.
-----In that case,____ you have dinner with us?
A. will B. can C. won't D. can't

The suggested answer is C, why A is not right?
It is a politer way of asking. A could be used.

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