典题·热题·新题
例1 (福建)The number of people present at the concert was than expected.There were many tickets left.
A.much smaller B.much more
C.much larger D.many more
思路分析：句子的主语是number，表达“多少”时应用形容词large或small，又根据句意There were many tickets left说明人少，因此使用much smaller。
答案：A
深化升华 注意此处空半格修饰比较级用much，even，still等。
例2 (湖北)He was hoping to go abroad but his parents that they won't support him unless he can borrow money from the bank.
A.were deciding B.have decided
C.decided D.will decide
