十二、状语从句练习题2

27. You'd better set your alarm clock ________ you should oversleep. a) before b) if c) while d.) lest
29. Batteries should be kept in dry places ________electricity should leak away. a) for the reason b.) for fear that c) because of d) since
13. The students didn't stop arguing _________the teacher entered the classroom. a.) until b) if c) while d) no matter
16. They worked day and night ________they could earn more money. a) until b.) so that c) in order d) so as
Grammar Exercise of Adverbial Clauses
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1 .She was just about to open the window __________she saw the dog chasing the cat in her garden . a) since b) after c) before d.) when
24. It was such a strong earthquake ______ it caused great damage to this area . a) because b) as c) since d.) that
26. He agreed to lend my the money back next week . a) as if b) while c) that d.) on condition that
7. ________everybody is here, let's start at once. a.) Now that b) If c) When d) For
12. Hardly had he jumped out of the car _______it blew up. a) than b) while c.) when d) as
30 ._________ people might say, we still trust you as we did before . a.) No matter what b) Even though c) What d) However
35. ________there is no air, there is no life. a) When b) As c.) Where d) Lest
40. I got so tired that ______I closed my eyes I fell asleep. a) the time b) when c.) the moment d) as
4. Please let me know ____ you need my help . a) because b) while c) as d.) if
5. You must hand in your paper on Monday, ________you haven't finished it . a) no matter how b) whenever c.) even if d) wherever
19. No sooner had he fallen asleep ________ the thief slipped into the room . a) when b.) than c) before d) after
22. You have to hold on, ________difficulties you meet. a) however b.) whatever c) no matter d) how
17. The nurse treated the patient ____he were her own brother. a) like b) as c) even if d.) as if
18. _____________ he was in poor health, he kept on working. a) Because b) As c.) Though d) However