— Are you taller than Jane?

— No, I am _____ shorter than her. [ ]

A. little

B. bit

C. a little

D. bit of

（）is known as a long hatch during loading operation.

A.The largest hatch of a ship

B.The hatch that is double rigged

C.The hatch where a disproportionate amount of cargo is atowed

D.The hatch where the most cargo is stowed