Though the new apartment is____than the old farmhouse, I really like it.
— I wonder if I could use your mobile phone. — ____.
— Why didn't you go to the cinema yesterday? — I ____, but my wife returned from France the moment I was leaving.
— I'd rather have some wine, if you don't mind. — ____.
— Hello, may I have an appointment with the doctor? — ____
— I'm afraid I can't finish the book this week. — ____.