Variant 1 You could have come first and won the race if you … faster

3. ... I apologized, he looked as if he wanted to strangle me.

A) In spite of B) Even though C) Despite D) Therefore

4. “Road will be closed for 2 months. Commuters should seek alternate routes.” The newspaper said …

A) that road has been closed for 2 months and commuters should seek alternate routes.

B) that road will not be closed for 2 months and commuters should seek alternate routes.

C) that road is closed for 2 months and commuters should seek alternate routes.

D) that road would be closed for 2 months and commuters should seek alternate routes.