How much cheaper do you think a flat in the countryside is than ______ in the downtown?
--- Why didn’t you tell him about the meeting? --- He rushed out of the room ________ I could say a word.
The number of people at the concert was ________ than expected. There were many tickets left.
After the wedding ceremony, all the guests attended a reception, _______ lasted through the night.
John has recently ________ tennis for exercise in his spare time.
--- Why don’t you ride your bicycle today? --- Oh, it broke down. It ________ now.