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Unit
Exercises 106

106.1 Use the words in brackets to complete the sentences. Use much / a bit etc. + a comparative
form. Use than where necessary.
1 The problem is much more serious than we thought at first. (much / serious)
2 This bag is too small. I need something . (much / big)
3 I liked the museum. It was I expected. (a lot / interesting)
4 It was very hot yesterday. Today it’s . (a little / cool)
5 I’m afraid the problem is it seems. (far / complicated)
6 You’re driving too fast. Can you drive ? (a bit / slowly)
7 I thought he was younger than me, but in fact he’s . (slightly / old)

106.2 Complete the sentences using any/no + comparative. Use than where necessary.
1 I’ve waited long enough. I’m not waiting any longer .
2 I’m sorry I’m a bit late, but I couldn’t get here .
3 This shop isn’t expensive. The prices are anywhere else.
4 I need to stop for a rest. I can’t walk .
5 The traffic isn’t especially bad today. It’s usual.
106.3 Complete the sentences using … and … (see Section C).
1 It’s getting more and more difficult to find a job. (difficult)
2 That hole in your sweater is getting . (big)
3 I waited for my interview and became . (nervous)
4 As the day went on, the weather got . (bad)
5 Health care is becoming . (expensive)
6 Since Anna went to Canada, her English has got . (good)
7 These days I travel a lot. I’m spending away from home. (time)
106.4 Complete the sentences using the … the … .
1 You learn things more easily when you’re young.
The younger you are , the easier it is to learn.
2 It’s hard to concentrate when you’re tired.
The more tired you are, the .
3 We should decide what to do as soon as possible.
The , the better.
4 I know more, but I understand less.
The , the less I understand.
5 If you use more electricity, your bill will be higher.
The more electricity you use, .
6 Kate had to wait a long time and became more and more impatient.
The , the more .

106.5 Use the words on the right to complete the sentences.
any
1 I like to travel light. The less luggage, the better. better
2 The problem is getting and more serious. elder
3 The more time I have, the it takes me to do things. less
4 I’m walking as fast as I can. I can’t walk faster. less
5 The higher your income, more tax you have to pay. longer
6 I’m surprised Anna is only 25. I thought she was . more
7 Jane’s sister is a nurse. no
8 I was a little late. The journey took longer than I expected. older
9 Applications for the job must be received later than 15 April. slightly
10 Don’t tell him anything. The he knows, the . the

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