问题
选择题
A dozen ideas were considered____the chief architect decided on the design of the building.
A.because
B.before
C.whether
D.unless
答案
B
before意为“在……之前”,引导时间状语从句,表示在决定这个建筑物的设计之前考虑了十几个意见。because意为“因为”,引导原因状语从句。whether意为“是否”,常用于引导名词性从句或让步状语从句。unless意为“如果不,除非”,引导条件状语从句。