_______ the new paints and the new technique, we would not be able to see the many great masterpieces for which this period is famous.
| A．Were it not | B．Had it not been for |
| C．Were there not for | D．Were there not |
—Why can’t you catch my question?
—Sorry. I _______a magazine.
| A．read | B．was reading | C．had read | D．am reading |
This is the new type of plane________ parts are made in China.
| A．what | B．that | C．which | D．whose |
—Are you in a hurry?
—No, in fact I’ve got plenty of time. I_______wait.
| A．must | B．can | C．need | D．should |
If Tom keeps practicing, he_______to make a famous singer.
| A．wants | B．hopes | C．promises | D．wishes |
I was watching the news on TV _______ the power went off.
| A．when | B．as | C．while | D．until |