Question

【题目】_________ the 1500s ______ the first European explored the coast of California.

A. It was until; then

B. It was not until; when

C. It is until; that

D. It was not until; that

Answer 1

【答案】D

【解析】考查强调句式。强调句式由“it is/was+被强调成分+that/who…”构成。本句强调的是时间。not until…意为“直到……才”。