Question

Bach died in 1750，but it was not until the early 19th century ________his musical gift was fully recognized.

A. while    B. though

C. that    D. after

Answer

C

【解析】试题分析：句意：马赫死于1750年，但直到19世纪他的音乐天赋才被承认。强调句与not until 连用。It be not until that … 故选C项。not until 引起的时间状语置于句首时，句子的主谓应部分倒装。由 not until 引导的时间状语从句位于句首时，主句应部分倒装，从句语序不变。如：

Not until 1998 did he return to his hometown.

直到 1998 年他才回到家乡注意：当 not until 引导的状语或状语从句用于强调句型时，句子的主语不倒装。如将上两句改为强调句应为：

It was not until 1998 that he returned to his hometown.

考点：考查强调句。

【名师点睛】 not until 引起的时间状语置于句首时，句子的主谓应部分倒装。由 not until 引导的时间状语从句位于句首时，主句应部分倒装，从句语序不变。如：

Not until 1998 did he return to his hometown.

直到 1998 年他才回到家乡注意：当 not until 引导的状语或状语从句用于强调句型时，句子的主语不倒装。如将上两句改为强调句应为：

It was not until 1998 that he returned to his hometown.