1, He broke the world record two times.
2, The Prime Minister had no intention of leaving the office.
3, Although his air is ungainly, he is remarkably agile.
4, Not until he got home did he remember about the gun.
5, Only when the general’s personal diaries were public did the truth come out.
6, It looked as if the house had been unoccupied for several months.
7, For such an experienced and able teacher like her, discipline was not a problem.
8, If it hadn’t been for her insisting on kissing everyone goodbye, she would have caught the train.
9, A heavy shower prevented them from finishing their game of tennis.
10, Unless you didn’t miss the programme, you can really judge.
Exercise 26:
1, Hardly had I put the phone down when the boss rang back.
2, There is a false rumor about the politician and the construction contract.
3, He received a six-month sentence in prison for his part in the robbery.
4, According to the salesman, my new car will be delivered next Wednesday.
5, No sooner had he been appointed to the post than the new editor fell in.
6, Mrs. Scott prides herself on her cooking.
7, This affair is no business of yours.
8, You can please yourself about whether you accept their offer or not.
9, What amazing mistakes he makes!
