Question

【题目】The authorities showed no signs of to the kidnapper's demands.

A. giving in B. giving up

C. giving away D. giving back

Answer 1

【答案】A

【解析】

考查动词词组辨析。A. giving in屈服，让步；B. giving up放弃；C. giving away赠送；D. giving back回馈。句意：当局没有向绑架者的要求让步的迹象。根据句意可知，此处指“向绑架者让步”。故A选项正确。