The proposal seemed like a good idea. The manager refused it.

I’ve known him. ........................... I was a child.

“If you don’t pay the ransom, we’ll kill your boy,” the kidnappers told us.

 -------- the moon last night?

In some parts of the country, prices are__________ than in others.

The burglar was caught red-handed by the police when he broke into the flat. 

 The post ............................. every morning.

How many cities you and your uncle _______ by July last summer?

Are oranges _________than bananas?

Jane never gives her mother a hand in housework _________ she has a lot of free time.

 She and I……… each other since we were at secondary school.

 We managed ---------- home before the rain started.

The last time I went to the museum was a year ago.

Finding a job in this time of economic crisis is becoming ________.

 How long have you ------------- he was a liar.

It was hot, _________ I turned on the conditioner.

I wish you _____ checking my e-mails. You’re invading my privacy. 

You look so tired! You _______out too late last night.

It is earth's gravity that ................... people their weight.

Each mediocre book we read means one less great book that we would otherwise have a chance ..................

I’ll need ------- some music to dance to.