correct constructions 04/08 ?

hela   Tue Apr 15, 2008 10:03 am GMT
Dear teachers,

Would you please tell me if these phrases / sentences are correct?

1) The passengers were on board during all the time that the boat remained / was lying in the harbour / at anchor.

2) They had still to wait (for) almost / nearly 20 years to become independent.

3) During the end of his term / mandate the president was not really popular any more / no more very popular. (could "really" and "very" mean the same thing here ?)

4) He was in London during his study / studies (?) of law.

5) He was thrown out of / thrown off the train.

6) She wants to go to / enter university.

7) railwaymen / railway workers / railway employees / railmen ?

8) He trembled with cold all night long / throughout the night / the whole night.

Many thanks