Upper-intermediate English Grammar Test 2

1. It’s ______ to use and ______ to carry than other computers.

2. She ran ______ to the telephone.

3. Every child reacts ______ ______.

4. The situation resolved itself ______ than I had expected.

5. The boss looked at him ______.

6. The young man struck his boss and______ killed him.

7. I agree. I get terribly ______ when people talk about politics.

8. Yesterday the temperature was 20 degrees below zero. It hasn’t
been so cold this year. Yesterday was ______ day of the year.

9. I thought______ of the idea.

10. It was ______ hot in the train.

11. This used to be the home ______.

12. A pack of cards ______ scattered over the table.

13. A: I’m afraid we can expect ______ temperatures over the holiday.
B: I’m ______ sorry about it.

14. That isn’t as busy ______ this one.

15. The supper looked ______.

16. He stood up slowly and ______.

17. The Taylors have three sons. They are all clever, but Bill is outstanding.
He is ______ of all.

18. We don’t have ______ vacation.