By 16:30, ______was almost closing time, nearly all the paintings had been sold.
A. which B. when C. what D. that
We look forward to the day when the motorcar has been replaced by some less dangerous ______of transport.
A. means B. methods C. manners D. ways
It took him a long time to ______the skills he needed to become a professional artist.
A. acquire B. inquire C. require D. request
I’m so glad you’ve come here to ______this matter in person.
A. lead to B. see to C. turn to D. refer to
They’ve made full preparations, but it remains ______whether they will be able to do a good job in the experiment.
A. to see B. seen C. being seen D. to be seen
The blue sky of the holiday brochure was such a ______this rainy March day.
A. compare with B. compare to C. contrast to D. contrast as
