THROUGH
1. As she examined her accounts, Maria became increasingly concerned
The longer Maria spent looking ........................ she became
SLIGHTLY
2. Designer clothes haven't sold quite as well this year as last year
This year's designer clothes ........................ they did last year
MUCH
3. Martin and I both had the same salaries last year
Martin earned ........................ last year
NEAR
4. Laura has expected her credit car bill to be much higher
Laura's credit card bill was nowhere ........................ he had expected
HARDER
5. I'm sure that we are much happier when we work hard
There is no doubt in my mind that ........................ we are
DEAL
6. In my previous job, I could not save anywhere near as much as I do in my current job
In my current job I am able ........................ than I did in my previous job