1. the dress cost less than as I had expected
2. sarah is going to buy a new car this summer
3. I’m not tall enough to reach the top shelves
4. there's something wrong with my MP3 player
5. responsible shopping is good for the environment
6. ruth would rather go shopping than buy online
7. Maria is really looking forward to getting her new laptop
8. I didn't think there would be so many people at the mall