Scientists said that the winter of 2011 was _____ cold, and in fact it was much colder than predicted.

In my opinion, she is too young to take care of the pet dog ______.

After four years’ research, we now have a ______ better understanding of the disease.

．Broadly speaking, I would agree with Shirly, though not________.

The performer was waving his stick in the street and it ___ missed the child standing nearby.