The thief ______ the policeman and ran away.

A. broke off                                                     

B. broke up with

C. broke away from                                           

D. broke out of

I’m afraid you have no ______ but to come along with us.

A. possibility                                                    

B. permission

C. choice                                                          

D. selection

Although the family trusted her, she ______ them down badly.

A. put                                                              

B. set

C. let                                                               

D. took

It’s difficult for a small grocery store to ______ with a supermarket. 

A. compete                                                      

B. argue

C. bargain                                                        

D. fight

The child was ______ for getting his shoes and socks wet.

A. suffered                                                       

B. accused

C. complained                                                   

D. scolded