Complete the following sentences.
1. The tremors from India’s nuclear tests …………………. before the finger-pointing began in Washington.
2. For centuries we ..................... to cure the ills of the world.
3. ……………….. from work, she often stops at a bookstore.
4. ………………… the reality, they would not have signed the documents.
5. His ……………….. always creates a good impact.
6. The thieves ………………….., before the police arrived.
7. Your statement that you ………………… his motive cannot be trusted.
Answers
1. The tremors from India’s nuclear tests had barely subsided before the finger-pointing began in Washington.
2. For centuries we have been trying to cure the ills of the world.
3. On her way home from work, she often stops at a bookstore.
4. If they had known the reality, they would not have signed the documents.
5. His courteous behavior always creates a good impact.
6. The thieves had already escaped, before the police arrived.
7. Your statement that you were totally unaware of his motive cannot be trusted.
