Jean:Why couldn′t you come to the party last night? Betty:Well,I couldn′t get away from work early. Jean:( )

A.what

B.why

C.what's the matter

D.what do you mean

A.I would.

B.With pleasure.

C.I don't know if I can.

D.What is the favor?

A. point

B. speak

C. talk

D. tell

A. argument

B. debate

C. dispute

D. discuss

A. to

B. against

C. towards

D. for

A. get

B. remain

C. maintain

D. keep

A. took up

B. took over

C. took on

D. took out

A. since

B. until

C. before

D. after

A. were

B. would be

C. had been

D. will be

A. were

B. would be

C. had been

D. will be