The fire lasted half an hour before it was ______ by the firemen.

IshouldsayHenryisnot _______ muchawriterasareporter. [ ]

______is your brother? —He is five years old.[ ]

I’m surprised that John is only 25. I thought he was ________ , for he seems to be in his thirties.

I’d prefer ______ in the office rather than ______ at home watching TV.