Question

The troops _______ themselves to go into battle

1. A.
   prepared
2. B.
   were prepared
3. C.
   to prepare
4. D.
   preparing

Answer 1

A
考点分析：动词的语态 prepare oneself to do sth 准备做某事。军队正准备进行战斗。prepare sb. for sth.  为某人准备某事 （做及物动词）They prepared themselves for the worst. 
他们作了最坏的打算。
考点：考查动词的语态。