The manager believes prices will not rise by more than ________ four percent.

“Your homework is all right;          , you can do it better, I think.” said the mother.

(2013·山东师大附中一模)To the great disappointment of the poor workers, a great part of their wages were ________ by the boss for no good reason.

I go to the cinema        .

(2013·石家庄高三二模)—Jack, this is the third time that you have been late this week.—Sorry, sir, but I was ________ for 15 minutes on the way here in the traffic jam.