Upper-intermediate English Grammar Test 2

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

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

3. She ran ______ to the telephone.

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

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

6. The supper looked ______.

7. He stood up slowly and ______.

8. It was ______ hot in the train.

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

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

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

12. This used to be the home ______.

13. Every child reacts ______ ______.

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

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

16. We don’t have ______ vacation.

17. The boss looked at him ______.

18. I thought______ of the idea.