21. Bananas are usually sold by ________ weight, and eggs are sometimes sold by ________ dozen.
A. the; the B. /; the C. /; a D. the; a
22. I’m afraid I’m a little short ________ money this month.
A. for B. in C. of D. with
23. The police are on duty around the clock to ________ the city from attack.
A. defend B. offend C. protect D. prevent
24. ---Your book, Tommy?
---No, mom, it’s my friend’s.
---Remember to return it to ________ name is on it.
A. what B. which C. whose D. whosever
25. Sean’s strong love for his country is ________ in his recently published poems.
A. relieved B. reflected C. responded D. recovered