Upper-intermediate English Grammar Test 2

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

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

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

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

5. We don’t have ______ vacation.

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

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

8. He stood up slowly and ______.

9. She ran ______ to the telephone.

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

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

12. The boss looked at him ______.

13. It was ______ hot in the train.

14. This used to be the home ______.

15. I thought______ of the idea.

16. The supper looked ______.

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

18. Every child reacts ______ ______.