—What was it that caused the party to be put off?—________ the invitations.
—The film is, I have to say, not a bit interesting.—Why? It’s ______ than the films I have ever seen.
In that school, English is compulsory for all students, but French and Russian are _________.
Nowedays, there is a____ increase in children’s creativity,for they are greatly encouraged to develop their talents.
I’ve been writing this report ____for the last two weeks ,but it has to be handed it tomorrow.
Compared with male graduates,a(n)______small number of female graduates can get employed when they go job-hunting.