The storm died away at last with the golden waves ______ the shore in peace.
| A．striking | B．hitting | C．knocking | D．beating |
Only when the fire was under control to return to their homes.
| A．the residents would be permitted | B．had the residents been permitted |
| C．would the residents be permitted | D．the residents had been permitted |
It was April 29, 2011 ______ Prince William and Kate Middleton walked into the palace hall of the wedding ceremony.
| A．that | B．when | C．since | D．before |
They looked disappointed because they didn’t ______ the task on time.
| A．clarify | B．obtain | C．accomplish | D．make |
_______ that Marie was able to set up new branches elsewhere.
| A．So successful her business was | B．So successful was her business |
| C．So her business was successful | D．So was her successful business |
—I didn’t tell him the news.
—Oh, you ought _______.
| A．to | B．not to | C．not to have | D．to have |