His father insisted on punishing him, but he insisted he had _______ to do with the matter. 

 He is the most hard-working students in his class. That means he is more hard-working than_______ in his class.

Ruth sold most of her belongings. She has hardly_________ left in her house.

The famous actor told me that _ could be more important to him than his family.

 Even if they are on sale, these air-conditioners are equal in price to , if not more expensive than , ______ , at the other store.