I shall not rest ......... I have gone to the bottom of this matter and found the truth.
Directions: Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select whichever preposition, determiner or phrasal verbs you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
- A. after
- B. while
- C. for
- D. until ✓
Correct Answer: D. until
Explanation
"Until" properly indicates a point in time or an event up to which an action (not resting) continues.
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