1. Although it seemed to be ______ painful experience, he still found it ______ fun.
A. a, / B. /, a C. a, the D. a, a
2. ______ Tom to be fit for the office, the ______ boss ______ taking him on.
A. Considering; considerate; considered B. Considered; considerable; considering
C. To consider; consideration; considered D. Considering; considering; consideration
3. The great hall was crowded with many people, _____ many children _____on their parents’ laps.
A. including; seated B. including; seating C. included; sat D. included; sitting