A: "The princess is attractive."
B: "Yes —- she is ______ beautiful than her sister."

A: " ______ he work in a bank?"
B: "No, he works in a library."

A: “How did you get on?”
B: “Very well, thanks. But if it ______ been for Alan, I would have failed.”
A: “Why? What did he do?”

A: “Why are you going to the Napa Valley?”
B: “To see the wine ______ made. And to taste it!”
A: “Yes – they make excellent wine there.”

A: “What was your childhood like?”
B: “I remember ______ very happy as a teenager.”

A: “If people on the ship ______ seen him, he would have drowned.”

A: “Do you want tea?”
B: “Not really – I’d ______ have coffee.”

A: “When will my meal be ready?”
B: “It will be ready _______ the time you get home.”

A: “What was it like, coming from Edinburgh by bus?”
B: “Not bad. But it ______ longer than I had expected.”

A: “Let’s go to the cinema.”
B: “I won’t come ______ we go to see a comedy.”
A: “That’s fine with me. I love

A: “Where’s your dishwasher?”
B: It’s ______ repaired.”

A: “What have you done to your hair?”
B: “I’ve ______ it cut, that’s all.”

A: “How’s Ron these days?”
B: “He’s in Japan, and ______ is Sue.”

A: “Can I give you a _______ with the cooking?”
B: “That’s very kind. Could you wash the vegetables?”

A: “He ______ have gone away – nobody has seen him for weeks.”
B: “Yes, I agree. I’m sure he’s gone away.”

A: “Are you coming to Southampton with us?”
B: “I wish I ______ the time to come with you.”

A: “If I ______ known you were coming, I’d have cooked something.”

A: “What will Anne be ______ ?”
B: “A white blouse and a blue skirt. Yes, look – there she is!”

A: “That’s a strange machine – what is it ______ ?”
B: “It cuts holes in roads.”

A: “When I was young, I ______ to be shy.”
B: “You certainly aren’t now!”

A: “I get headaches when I read.”
B: “It’s probably your eyes. I think you ______ see an optician.”

A: “Is the party still going to be on Saturday?”
B: “No – they’ve ______ it off till Sunday.”

A: “It’s raining. Don’t we need to call ______ the garden party?”
B: “No, you shouldn’t cancel it.”

A: “Would you ______ helping me with this?”
B: “Of course not – it will be a pleasure!”

A: “The train ______ already left by the time we got to the station.”

A: “ ______ the milkman brought the milk?”
B: “Yes, it’s in the fridge.”

A: “That radio is very loud! Could you turn it ______ a bit?
B: “Of course. Is that better?”

A: “There hasn’t been ______ rain for weeks.”
B: “Really? None at all?”

A: “Is Rosemary tall or short?”
B: “She’s ______ tall nor short – she’s just medium.”

A: “I’ve got three brothers.”
B: “ ______ have I.”

A: “When ______ it happen?”

A: “Is it true that you come from a very poor family?”
B: “Yes. Life ______ very easy for us when I was young.”

A: “Why didn’t you tell me?”
B: “I would have told you if I ______ known.”

A: “If I were you. I ______ go to see him.”
B: “OK – I will.”

A: “What are the hotels in Rome ______ ?”
B: “Elegant and comfortable!”

A: “Do you ______ if I smoke?”
B: “Not at all. Go ahead.

A: “I like skiing.”
B: “Oh yes! ______ do I!”

A: “Did you hear the weather forecast?”
B: “Yes. They say it ______ definitely rain later.”

A: “So you want to be a journalist. Can you tell me which newspaper you would like to work ______ ?”
B: “Er… for the Independent, I think.”

A: “My book is ______ than yours.”
B: “No, it isn’t. It’s more expensive.”

A: “Have you enjoyed yourself?”
B: “Yes, it ______ been a lovely day.”

A: “Can you run fast?”
B: “Not now. But I ______ when I was young.”

A: “My son ______ like school.”
B: “Neither does mine.”

A: “What ______ you do if you had a million pounds?”
B: “I’d stop working.”

A: “Why can’t she walk?”
B: “She ______ broken her leg.”

A: “I weigh a hundred and forty pounds.”
B: “No… no. ______ me the truth!”

A: “Had the play already started when you arrived?”
B: “No, it ______ .”

A: “I went to Singapore in April.”
B: “ ______ you often go abroad?”
A: “Yes – about ten times a year.”

A: “Your father looks tired.”
B: “Yes, he has ______ working hard lately.”

A: “Do you play tennis?”
B: “Yes, I’ve ______ playing since I was a boy.”

A: “What does she look ______ ?”
B: “She has thick, curly hair and brown eyes.”

A: “Have you been to Sweden?”
B: “Yes – I lived there ______ two years!”

A: “Have you ______ eaten Sushi?”
B: “No, never. What’s Sushi?”

A: “How long ______ you been in England?”
B: “Since last year.”

A: “You were not at home yesterday.”
B: “That’s right, I ______ staying with my friends yesterday.”

A: “ ______ you ever had a car accident?”
B: “Yes, I have.”

A: “Have you been crying?”
B: “No, I ______ .”

A: "Is Sylvia a good student?"
B: "Yes, Sylvia's good, and Susan is also good. In fact, Susan is ______ than Sylvia.

A: "Do you like my new car?"
B: "Yes, I like it very ______ ”

A: " ______ does he go to work?"
B: "By bus."