25.He left for lunch________ the clock_________ twelve.
— Why was it so noisy over there? — The Twins were surrounded by their fans ____ they stepped out of the hall.
Tom was caught cheating in an important exam. _____, he lost a golden chance of taking part in this competition.
— How do you like his new novel? — It is ____ interesting than I expected.
Among the children ______ the professor telling stories.
______ hard all day, I fell fast asleep.