— I like your new shoes!
— Thanks. I had to try on almost a dozen pairs _________ I decided to get them.
A.as B.when
C.after D.before
You can phone your friend at work _____ you don’t make a habit of it.
A.as if B.even though C.as long as D.in case
________ the sales figure of the new range of products is relatively small, the potential market is large.
A.Unless B.After C.Since D.While
He missed the worst of the traffic this morning, ______ he set out before 6 o’clock.
A.but B.so
C.for D.or
Some pressure is good for you ________ it can help you try harder.
A. unless B. although
C. before D. as
How long do you suppose it is ______ he arrived there?
A.when B.before
C.after D.since