14.A more flexible means of communication is always an advantage, ( ) being equal.

26. The university has a policy of hiring men and women of a variety of ages and cultures because diversity of experience and perspective gives it a competitive ( ).

25. When transmission speed is prioritized, instant messaging can beat both e-mail and telephone in ( )

24. As her mind reeled back in time, she wondered what she could possibly have done ( ).

23. It is recently found that two colleagues who are ( ) basketball fans or share a fascination with rare books are more likely to swap information on work.

22. We are so delighted to have you here; it is not often we are consulted by men of science, especially one of your ( ).

21. For whatever ( ) I know everyone would have been incredibly proud of you tonight.

20.“People who are sensitive can appreciate art better.” The relative clause in this sentence ( ).

19. Which of the following reflexive pronouns expresses emphasis?

18. What is the function of the present progressive in“My neighbor is always playing loud music at midnight”?

17. It is easy to think you understand another person,( ) later that you were wrong.