12. A. yet B. and C. or D. but
11. A. pain B. pity C. disappointment D. mercy
10. A. angry B. shocked C. curious D. interested
9. A. mind B. regret C. bear D. escape
8. A. lost B. scared C. rewarded D. helped
7. A. removing B. clearing C. keeping D. fighting
6. A. common B. silence C. particular D. surprise
5. A. therefore B. instead C. otherwise D. however
4. A. devotedly B. carelessly C. sincerely D. politely
3. A. topic B. conversation C. discussion D. message