Exercise 4

The news came as no surprise to me. I ____ for some time that the factory was going to shut down.
1. had known
2. knew
3. have known
4. know
A: I hear they aren't pleased with the house you've chosen for them.
B: Well, _____ could they live in such comfort?
1. where else
2. what else
3. how
4. why
_____ time, he'll make a first-class tennis player.
1. Having given
2. To give
3. Giving
4. Given
A: I'm sorry I stepped outside for a smoke. I was very tired.
B: There is no _____ for this while you are on duty.
1. reason
2. excuse
3. cause
4. explanation
He made a mistake, but then he corrected the situation _____ it got worse.
1. until
2. when
3. before
4. as
_____ I know the money is safe, I shall not worry about it.
1. Even though
2. Unless
3. As long as
4. While
It's so nice to hear from her again. ___________, we last met more than thirty years ago.
1. What's more
2. That's to say
3. In other words
4. Believe it or not
They had a pleasant chat _____ a cup of coffee.
1. for
2. with
3. during
4. over
He did it ____ it took me.
1. one-third a time
2. one-third time
3. the one-third time
4. one-third the time
Come and see me whenever _____.
1. you are convenient
2. you will be convenient
3. it is convenient to you
4. it will be convenient to you