has been a reduction in crime in our city this year; ________ last year, far fewer crimes were committed.

Your shoes under the bed_______ bad. Put them inthe sun, please.

I’m not feeling very well, Barton. To tell you the truth, I’m tired of the present life.— I suggest you do some ________ exercise to keep fit. [ ]

Jack,you’re so lazy!This jobhours ago.

Are you satisfied with the result?—Not at all. It couldn’t be _________.