Find these sentences in the story and fill in the blanks.

1. This made Taro ______ than ever. (3)


2. he decided to work ______ than before. (3)


3. Next morning. Taro jumped out of bed ______ than usual. (4)


4. He began to chop even ______. (4)


5. Next morning, Taro started for work even ______ than the morning before. (10)

(1) sadder


(2) harder


(3) earlier


(4) faster


(5) earlier


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