Upper-intermediate English Grammar Test 2

1. The supper looked ______.

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

3. I thought______ of the idea.

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

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

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

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

8. Every child reacts ______ ______.

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

10. This used to be the home ______.

11. The boss looked at him ______.

12. We don’t have ______ vacation.

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

14. It was ______ hot in the train.

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

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

17. She ran ______ to the telephone.

18. He stood up slowly and ______.