Would you mind ___ your radio down a little please?

You won't be able to go ___ tomorrow if your cold hasn't cleared up.

Bringing up children often requires you ___ their needs first.

You can take ___ books as you need.

He runs more ___ I do.

The more he insisted he was innocent, ___ they seemed to believe him.

He suggested ___ together for safety, since the area was so dangerous.

She's a selfish woman, but somehow you can't help ___ her.

You have to unwrap it as ___ as you can. It's quite fragile.

Professional people expect _______________ when it is necessary to cancel an appointment.

We watched him _______________ the car.

Peter does better at school because he works _______________.

The doctor advised him _______________ and to take up some sport.

1. …………..the facilities before the upcoming event, the firm required several staff members to work overtime.

2. I have heard a lot about Dr. James, and I'm looking forward ………….. his talk tomorrow.

3. The purpose of the meeting is ………….. the issue.

4. I thought things would be cheaper in this country but they are ………... where I come from.

5. The city council agreed ……………. the architect's proposed design for a new parking garage.

6. Children shouldn't be allowed …………… violent programs on TV.

7. I would rather make the reservation now …………. risk not getting a ticket down the road.

8. The team members decided ………… additional training sessions next month.

9. The company downsized the workforce only …………… its productivity.

10. …………. the costs was more difficult than we had expected.

11. All the staff members were surprised …………… the bad news.

12. Every company has an obligation ………… its workers with a safe and healthy work atmosphere.

13. I seldom forget ……………my teeth before going to bed.

14. The bicycle costs ………..as ……….as the other one.

15. Although less popular than the phonograph, the projection box was the ………….. of the home viewing devices available in the early 1900s.

16. You should hand in the sales report to the boss as …………. as possible.

17. Club members are allowed to join the raffle contest as …………. as they wish.

18. Purchasing the entire program is less costly …………… buying and installing components separately.

19. Unfortunately, the shipment will be delayed, as our factory is experiencing more technical problems ……………. we anticipated.

20. ………… we put off finishing these cases, the more work there will be to do over the weekend.

21. The usage of this device was ……….. more difficult than I had thought.

22. The Catalonia Agency was involved in ………….24 foreign investment projects in the past year.

23. I believe Mr. Smith would be ………… as competent as the other candidate.

24. It seems that after …………… to persuade Jane, he decided to try her mother.

25. He has had difficulty …………experienced research specialists since last month.

26. Since we live by an airport, we can easily watch the airplanes …………off.

27. We ………….to inform you that the position has been filled.

28. Of all the presidential aides, they say he has the ……… powerful voice in decision-making.

29. If you are interested in gaining professional experience, we encourage you…………for our summer internship program at GreenTech Solutions.

30. With your renewal of your membership, you can continue ……………our facilities and services at a discounted price.

31. It is nearly ……………... as the X1 when printing standard black-and-white documents and is slightly more affordable.

32. The accounting department may request receipts …………….. your expense.

33. She tried to express her feelings ……….. she could.

34. …………..had the package arrived than we received a call from the sender.

35. Though he was ……………. handsome man she had ever met, Caroline wouldn't go out with him on a date.

Studies have proven that laborers work twice …………. hours on average as skilled professionals in any field.

Designing the bridge connecting the two regions was …………. than they had thought it would be.

Due to flight cancellations, the convention will be held tomorrow rather …………… today.

The larger a company is, …………… satisfied its employees.

The meeting finished ………….. than we had thought it would.

Please remember ………….all the windows before you leave the office.

………..the facilities before the upcoming event, the firm required several staff members to work overtime.

The Catalonia Agency was involved in ………….24 foreign investment projects in the past year.

I thought things would be cheaper in this country but they are ………... where I come from.

In almost every business, it is really imperative …………. responsive to customers' needs.

It is important for security guards …………the security guidelines while they are on duty.

I would rather make the reservation now …………. risk not getting a ticket down the road.

The team members decided ………… additional training sessions next month.

The company downsized the workforce only …………… its productivity.

………. various information regarding computer skill not only offline but also online is part of our business.

All the staff members were surprised …………… the bad news.

The president suggested …………….a new staff lounge to better serve the employees.

Every company has an obligation ………… its workers with a safe and healthy work atmosphere.

Using the two substances together produces much ………���.. results than when either one is used alone.

Although less popular than the phonograph, the projection box was the ………….. of the home viewing devices available in the early 1900s.

I believe Mr. Smith would be ………… as competent as the other candidate.

The new logistics system allows us to process orders …………..than any other system currently available.

Purchasing the entire program is less costly …………… buying and installing components separately.

Unfortunately, the shipment will be delayed, as our factory is experiencing more technical problems ……………. we anticipated.

…………… salary you receive, the higher tax rate you have to pay.

The usage of this device was ……….. more difficult than I had thought.

Since we live by an airport, we can easily watch the airplanes …………off.

It is nearly ……………... as the X1 when printing standard black-and-white documents and is slightly more affordable.

It seems that after …………… to persuade Jane, he decided to try her mother.

He has had difficulty …………experienced research specialists since last month.

The new exercise routine is ……………..than my previous one.

We ………….to inform you that the position has been filled.

Of all the presidential aides, they say he has the ……… powerful voice in decision-making.

Frank has been really busy ……………the new products ready for the exhibition.

With your renewal of your membership, you can continue ……………our facilities and services at a discounted price.

I gave up …………..abroad for half the year after I had children.

The accounting department may request receipts …………….. your expense.

Sally has been to Europe ……………Peter has.

………..had the package arrived than we received a call from the sender.

Mary is the …………of the four girls who tried out for the baseball team.

Piles of old newspapers must be stacked and tied as ……….as possible before being loaded into the truck and brought to the plant.

If you are not busy at the moment, would you mind ……….me with my homework?