A dozen ideas were considered _____ the chief architect decided on the design of the
building.
| A．because | B．before | C．whether | D．unless |
What a bargain! The price of this dress is_______ that of the skirt.
| A．half not as much as | B．much not as half as |
| C．not half as much as | D．as much as not half |
Some college students are seen doing _____work they can find to support themselves.
| A．that | B．which | C．whatever | D．no matter what |
But for those interruptions, the meeting _____ half an hour ago.
| A．was finished | B．would have finished |
| C．would finish | D．had been finished |
_____ by the latest electronic toys, the little boy stood in front of the windows, without moving.
| A．To be arrested | B．Arrested | C．Having arrested | D．Arresting |
Every day ____ a proverb aloud several times until you have it memorized.
| A．read | B．reading | C．to read | D．reads |