Upper-intermediate English Grammar Test 4

1. A problem of fundamental ______ for the developing countries is
that of slowing down population growth.

2. ______ great improvement in ______ patient’s condition was brought
about by ______ use of ______ newly developed antibiotic.

3. Some of his advice ______ funny.

4. It took us ______ time to get here than usual.

5. I think ______ truthfulness is______ greatest value.

6. They were fighting with ______ and making ______ cry, but then
their mother told them to behave ______.

7. The story seems to be ______ ______.

8. I backed three horses. Night Star ran ______ . The Sun ran ______
and Wind ran the______.

9. Only doctors and nurses can go into the Intensive Care Unit. ______
is allowed inside.

10. “Lake Beta is 20 m deep. Lake Alfa is 80 m deep.” means: The
depth of Lake Beta is ______ that of Lake Alfa.

11. It isn’t ______ job for me to do alone.

12. He has ______ Rolls Royce and ______ Audi 7 and ______ MG.

13. Several new dams are being constructed. This will help to control
floods and provide water for______.

14. That is a beautiful dress you’re wearing. Did you make it______?

15. I make ______ mistakes much too ______.

16. Either David or his parents ______ at home.

17. ______ abnormal behavior can be caused by ______ fear, but there
are ______ other causes as well.

18. “The Alfa River is 100 km long. The Beta River is 200 km long.”
means: The Beta River is ______ the Alfa River.