问题
选择题
The little boy was allowed to go swimming _______ he kept near the other boys.
A.provided that
B.in case
C.now that
D.by the time
答案
答案:A
题目分析:考查连词:A. provided that如果,以…为条件,B. in case 以防C. now that 既然D. by the time到…时候为止,句意:小男孩被允许去游泳,条件是他能和别的男孩靠近些。选A.
点评:连词主要看上下文的逻辑关系,短语的辨析没有捷径可走,只能在平时的学习中加强记忆。