He made a mistake, but then he corrected the situation _______ it got worse.

The fire went on for quite some time _______ it was brought under control.

She was walking down the road _______ she heard someone shouting for help.

Why do you want a new job ______ you’ve got such a good one already?

They kept trying _____ they must have known it was hopeless.

Now he works in the factory ______ his father used to work.

You should let your children play ______ you can see them.

You should make it a rule to leave things _______ you can find them again.

She found her calculator _______ she lost it.

_______ you are alone with her, tell her that you like her.

______ you are at home alone, please don’t leave the door open.

This dress is prettier, but it costs ______ that one.

— If you don’t like the red coat, take the blue one.

— OK, but do you have ______ size in blue? This one’s a bit tight for me.

With the development of the Internet, _______ communication is done by regular mail.

When they arrived at the school it was raining _______ harder.

A. more                                                   B. quite

C. very                                                     D even

We couldn’t have picked ______ day for the picnic — it rained nonstop.

I’m _____ at sums than Jean, but better at history.

In my apartment there are two rooms, _____ is used as a living room.

“Oh, how fat he is!” “But I think he is ____ than fat.”

You are _____ careful than your brother. You two can’t do the work that needs care and skill.  

. How cold it is! We’ve never had ______ this winter.

1. How beautifully she sings! I have never heard _____ voice.

“You ______ your teacher for help. He is kind-hearted.” “Yes. A whole day _______.”

Why did you just sit and watch？ You _______ me.

“Why didn’t she come to the meeting yesterday？” “I’m not so sure. She ______ ill.”

The police still haven’t found her, but they’re doing all they _____.

It’s a very kind offer, but I really _____ accept it.

That car nearly hit me; I ______.

“I called you yesterday. A woman answered, but I didn’t recognize her voice.” “Oh, it _____ my aunt Jean.”

“I thought you wouldn’t mind.” “Well, as a matter of fact I don’t, but you _____ me first.”