22. The night became __________ as the sun set behind the horizon.
a) darker
b) colder
c) softer
d) older
23. The marathon runner aimed to achieve a __________ time in the upcoming race.
a) faster
b) slower
c) harder
d) lighter
24. The fabric of the new blanket is much __________ than the old one.
a) softer
b) taller
c) darker
d) lighter
25. The __________ the skyscraper, the more impressive it appears against the skyline.
a) taller
b) smaller
c) older
d) harder
26. The child's laughter echoed through the house, bringing a __________ atmosphere.
a) warmer
b) older
c) darker
d) slower
27. The prices of goods tend to get __________ during economic downturns.
a) lower
b) higher
c) older
d) faster
28. The kitten's fur felt __________ after it dried from the rain.
a) softer
b) harder
c) taller
d) colder
29. The __________ you get, the more experiences you gather in life.
a) older
b) faster
c) softer
d) darker
30. The __________ the music, the more intense the emotions it evokes.
a) softer
b) darker
c) louder
d) colder
31. The wind blew __________ as the storm approached.
a) harder
b) softer
c) taller
d) warmer
32. The __________ the building, the more challenging it is to maintain.
a) taller
b) smaller
c) colder
d) richer