VIII.
1. The second question was more difficult than the first one
2. The brown coat is bigger than the black one
3. The sofa is more comfortable than the chair.
4. Jack's suitcase was heavier than Jim's suitcase
5. My homework was worse than his
6. The small television is cheaper than the big one.
7. The Holton Hotel is more modern than the Royal Hotel.
8. The weather today is better than it was yesterday.
9. People in country is more friendly than those in the city.
IX.
1. between
2. near
3. on
4. opposite
5. next to
6. behind
7. next to
8. on