12. He gave us a nod and muttered a “yes” after _______ seemed like hours.
A.that |
B.which |
C.it |
D.What |
11. It is because people are likely to stay indoors ______ the virus can spread easily ______ people often catch colds.
A.and, that |
B.so, that |
C.therefore, so |
D.that, that |
10. By the middle of the 21st century , the vast majority of the world’s population ________ in cities rather than in the country.
A.are living |
B.will be living |
C.have lived |
D.will have lived |
7. When you read the book, you’d better make a mark ______ you have questions.
A.at which |
B.at where |
C.the place where |
D.Where |
6. _________, I attended the meeting instead of him last week.
A.He was ill |
B.His being ill |
C.He being ill |
D.Him being ill |
5. The day breaks, _______ the birds are singing.
A.for |
B.because |
C.since |
D.As soon as |