状语从句专练1. Someone called me up in the middle of the night, but they hung up _ I could answer the phone.A. as B. since C. until D. before2. John may phone tonight. I dont want to go out_ he phones. A. as long as B. in order that C. in case D. so that3. The WTO cannot live up to its name_ it does not include a country that is home to one fifth of mankind. A. as long as B. while C. if D. even though4. The men will have to wait all day _ the doctor works faster. A. if B. unless C. whether D. that5. - Did you remember to give Mary the money you owed her? - Yes, I gave it to her _ I saw her. A. while B. the moment C. suddenly D. once6. John shut everybody out of the kitchen _ he could prepare his grand surprise for the party. A. which B. when C. so that D. as if7. Dont be afraid of asking for help _ it is needed. A. unless B. since C. although D. when8. He made a mistake, but then he corrected the situation _ it got worse. A. until B. when C. before D. as9. -When will you come to see me, Dad? - I will go to see you when you _ the training course. A. will have finished B. will finish C. are finishing D. finish10. - Was his father very strict with him when he was at school? - Yes. He had never praised him _ he became one of the top students in his grade. A. after B. unless C. until D. when11. You can eat food free in my restaurant _you like. A. whenever B. wherever C. whatever D. however12. Scientists say it may be five or six years _ it is possible to test this medicine on human patients. A. since B. after C. before D. when13. You should try to get a good nights sleep _ much work you have to do. A. however B. no matter C. although D. whatever14. We were told that we should follow the main road _ we reached the central railway station. A. whenever B. until C. while D. wherever15. Parents should take seriously their childrens requests for sunglasses _ eye protection is necessary in sunny weather. A. because B. though C. unless D. if16. Roses need special care _ they can live through winter. A. because B. so that C. even if D. as17. _ you call me to say youre no t coming, Ill see you at the theatre. A. Though B. Whether C. Until D. Unless18. Several weeks had gone by _ I realized the painting was missing. A. as B. before C. since D. when19. _ , I have to put it away and focus my attention on study this week. A. However the story is amusing B. No matter amusing the story is C. However amusing the story is D. No matter how the story is amusing20. A fast food restaurant is the place _, just as the name suggest, eating is performed quickly. A. which B. where C. there D. what21. It was some time _ we realized the truth. A. when B. until C. since D. before22. Youd better take something to read when you go to see the doctor _ you have to wait. A. even if B. as if C. in case D. in order that23. Allow children the space to voice their opinions, _ they are different from your own. A. until B. even if C. unless D. as though24. He transplanted the little tree to the garden _ it was the best time for it. A. where B. when C. that D. until25. The old tower must be saved, _ the cost. A. however B. whatever C. whichever D. wherever26. It is almost five years _ we saw each other last time. A. before B. since C. after D. when27. _ comes to the party will receive a gift. A. No matter who B. Who C. Which one D. Whoever28. You should make it a rule to leave things _ you can find them again. A. when B. where C. then D. there29. He got excited at the news, _ I was calm. A. when B. while C. because D. after30. Hardly had he arrived in Hongkong _ she rang me up. A. when B. than C. that D. and31. I was about to leave my house _ the phone rang. A. while B. when C. as D. after32. The crowd started cheering _ he rose to speak. A. when B. since C. till D. where33. I had worked here _ you came here. But I shall leave for England _. A. before long; before long B. before long; long before C. long before; before long C. long before; long before34. The weather was _ cold that I didnt like to leave my room.