Advanced English Grammar Test 10

1. It was a very difficult problem – one which no one could see a way
of ______.

2. Birthdays seem to ______ much quicker nowadays than when I
was a child.

3. I’m pretty tired so if you don’t mind, I’ll ______ for the night.

4. He was going to reply her letter, but for various reasons he never
got ______ it.

5. It took him a long time to come ______ our way of thinking.

6. My wife ______ a squirrel on her way to work this morning.

7. I can hardly hear that radio. Could you ______ (increase/raise)
the volume please.

8. I’d ask you to marry me but I’m sure you’d turn me ______.

9. Sorry I’m late but I was ______ by traffic.

10. We look ______ to receiving a prompt reply to our letter.

11. I think I’ll have to sell my car. It keeps ______.

12. They ______ us just because we’re poor.

13. In court, she was so upset that she broke ______.

14. Before you go to bed don’t forget to ______ all the lights.

15. You look very unhappy, Dorris. What’s the matter? Is something
getting you ______?

16. I think she’s coming ______! Thank God for that! I thought she
was dead!

17. A: I thought you said you weren’t going to let Sally go to that pop
concert in Brighton.
B: Yes, but you know Sally – she always finds a way to get ______
me in the end.

18. I’ll ______ in my car on the way to work.