4) It's much (harder) to raise money on
the Stock Exchange. 5) On the other hand, a medium-term loan is (easier) to
control than a fluctuating overdraft. 6) He's one of (the best) negotiators
I've met. 7) The Stock Exchange rules are (more formal) than the USM (Unlisted
Securities Market). 8) The banks will be (more cautious) than the securities
markets. 9) A fixed-term loan is (less flexible) than a fluctuating overdraft. 10)
Venture capital is (more difficult) to raise than we are led to believe. 11)
The (more rapidly) an economy adjusts to inflation, the (more likely) it will
reach hyperinflation. 12) Many people considered that the income statement is (more
important than) financial report because it measures the business's
achievements and failures. 13) The lack of good communication skills is the (most
serious) deficiency of graduates. 14) The past performance of a business is
often a (better) indicator of future performance than many others.