状语从句 基础练习

Exercise

Directions: Read the following sentences, fill in the blanks with the words that are correct in structure and proper in meaning.

1. _______ you take a photo, you should always check the position of the sun.

2. You will succeed in the end _______ you give up halfway.

3. The famous scientist grew up _______ he was born and in 1930 he came to Shanghai.

4. I would appreciate it _______ you call back this afternoon for the doctor's appointment.

5. _______ amusing the story is, I have to put it away and focus my attention on study this week.

6. Don't leave the sharp knife _______ our little Jane can get it.

7. Tom looked upon the test as an obstacle _______ his classmates regarded it as a challenge.

8. _______ most of the earth's surface is covered by water, fresh water is very rare and precious.

9. _______ there is a snowstorm or some other bad weat her, the mail always comes on time.

10. _______ the weather is like tomorrow, our ship will set sail for Macao.

11. _______ this is only a small town, it's crowded with tourists who come here all year round.

12. _______ some people come here for a short break, others have decided to stay forever.

13. She found her calculator _______ she lost it.

14. _______ I have traveled, I have never seen anyone who's as capable as John.

15. He was about to tell me the secret _______ someone patted him on the shoulder.

16. The map is one of the best tools a man has _______ he goes to a new place.

17. A good storyteller must be able to hold his listeners' curiosity _______ he reaches the end of the story.

18. — Dad, I've finished my assignment.

— Good, and _______ you play or watch TV, you mustn't disturb me.

19. Jasmine was holidaying with her family in a wildlife park _______ she was bitten on the leg by a lion.

20. Parents should take seriously their children's requests for sunglasses _______ eye protection is necessary in sunny weather.

21. He transplanted the little tree to the garden _______ it was the best time for it.

22. A dozen ideas were considered _______ the chief architect decided on the design of the building.

23. My parents were quarrelling about me _______ I could not quite tell why.

24. Pop music is such an important part of society _______ it has even influenced our language.

25. Small sailboats can easily turn over in the water _______ they are not managed carefully.