C. the population had                                         D. have the population

33.   The only thing __________ really matters to the children is how soon they can return to their uncle’s farm.

A. what                         B. which                      C. was                         D. that

34.   My departure will depend __________ I get leave or not.

A. on that                      B. in whether                C. upon whether           D. on if

35.   The little girl needs __________ after her shock.

A. being comforted         B. be comforted            C. comforting               D. comforted

36.   If the weather is __________ suitable, we will play the football match on Tuesday.

A. by means of                     B. by any means            C. by no means             D. by all means

37.   He had the “right” accent, __________ middle – class parents in court, reliable witnesses, and he could obviously afford a very good solicitor.

A. respectable                B. respectful                 C. respective                 D. respecting

38.   Mr. Peter wanted Steve to take half the money, but Steve did not __________ it.

A. obtain                       B. achieve                     C. accept                      D. receive

39.   What can we do for them __________ all the help they have given us?

A. in regard to