In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. I was often invited to colleges and universities (1) ______ lectures. Once, I went to a university to deliver a lecture. (2) ______, it was over, the students gathered to ask (3) ______ questions. Though it was getting late (4) ______ my next programme, since I love talking to (5) ______, I remained there answering their questions. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 2.
- AUntil
- BAfter
- CWhile
- DAs long as
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
The clause states "...it was over, the students gathered...". The action of students gathering follows the conclusion of the lecture.After is the correct temporal conjunction to show that one event concluded before the next event began.