24. _____ any biscuits that morning, we had nothing to eat.
The number of people invited ___ fifty, but a few of them ___ absent for different reasons.
—George is a wise person. —But in my opinion, he is ___ than wise.
The roof fell ____ he had time to rush out.
—I’m just phoning to wish you good luck in your exam tomorrow. —___.
They smiled continuously, _____ was said.