Linda, I called you this morning, but nobodyanswered the phone.—I’m sorry. I ________ football with my friends then.

The more you read, __________ you will get.

There will be a strong ______ tomorrow and it will bequite ______.

Nothing but some ancient Chinese coins _______ in the sunken ship since they began the exploration.[ ]

In Betty’s opinion，Mark Twain isn’t as________as Confucius or Shakespeare.