1. ________ hard I tried, it was impossible to fill this beautiful pen with ink. A. However B. Whatever C. As D. Even though 2. It was quiet ________ those big trucks started coming through the town. A. before B. after C. until D. unless 3. Tired ________ he was, I decided not to trouble him. A. because B. since C. if D. as 4. It seemed only seconds ________ the boy finished washing his face. A. when B. before C. after D. even if 5. Let her do that, ________ she will. A. if B. unless C. whether D. though 6. She made a note of it ________ she might forget. A. unless B. so that C. in case D. if 7. When you read the book, you'd better make a mark ________ you have any questions. A. if B. where C. when D. which 8. ________ you stay at home, why not do some shopping? A. Because B. Since C. If D. Even if 9. ________ I know, this book will be used as a textbook. A. So far as B. As long as C. Once D. Before |