Re: times

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1.The island is ____attractive in spring and autumn, because of the pleasant weather in both seasons. A merely, B equally
The answer is B, but I think A would be possible, too ,which means only good in 2 seasons. am I right?
'Merely' is highly unlikely. That word has a negative connotation, which does not go with the message of the subordinate clause.
2.When shall we restart our business?Not until we____our plan.
THe answer is " are finishing", I am confused , I think it should be "will have finished"
Bot are incorrect. Possible answers are 'finish' and 'have finished'.
3. When I talked with my grandma on the phone, she sounded weak, but by the time we___up, her voice had been full of life.
THe answer is "hung", I think it should be "were hanging"or "would hang". Right?
Wrong. Incidentally, 'had been' is not natural. It should be 'was' or 'had become'.
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