WorksheetsSolutions 3rd Edition, Upper-Intermediate Unit 2
Total questions: 69
Worksheet time: 1hrs 2mins
He walked .... than he'd planned and suddendly realised that he was lost, alone in the dark.
farther
more far
The ... I hear about your plans, the less I like him.
more
most
Could you .... , please? I'm trying to work.
quieter
more quietly
They're much richer than they were last year,. but I don't think they're ... .
more content
contenter
He spoke less .... than his friends.
confident
confidently
The play finished ..... earlier than expected.
more
much
You don't drive as fast ... your broher does.
than
as
Are you ... tall as your cousin?
(a)
She's nowhere ... as good at sports as her best friend is.
(a)
London's population is nothing ... as big as Mexico City's.
(a)
Your house is not (a) as close to the school as mine is.
It's a ... colder than it was yesterday.
(a)
There are ... as many students in my class as in yours.
(a)
He's ... worse at cooking than his sister.
(a)
She feels ... little more upbeat than she did last week.
(a)
Complete the second sentence so it has a similar meaning to the first. Write only the missing part (gerunds / infinitives).
I think it's a bad idea to play loud music late at night.
... loud music late at night is a bad idea.
(a)
Complete the second sentence so it has a similar meaning to the first. Write only the missing part (gerunds / infinitives).
She never does her homework on time.
She always forgets ... her homework on time.
(a)
Complete the second sentence so it has a similar meaning to the first. Write only the missing part (gerunds / infinitives).
She hasn't played tennis for three months.
She stopped ... tennis three months ago.
(a)
Complete the second sentence so it has a similar meaning to the first. Write only the missing part (gerunds / infinitives).
I heard her. She shouted 'Help!' very loudly.
I heard her ... 'Help!' very loudly.
(a)
Complete the second sentence so it has a similar meaning to the first. Write only the missing part (gerunds / infinitives).
I don't think that I've met your brother.
I don't remember (a) your brother.
Complete the second sentence so it has a similar meaning to the first. Write only the missing part (gerunds / infinitives).
Please go to the shop and buy some milk on your way home.
Please stop ... some milk on your way home.
(a)
Complete the second sentence so it has a similar meaning to the first. Write only the missing part (gerunds / infinitives).
It's difficult for me to meet new people because I'm very shy.
(a) new people is difficult for me because I'm very shy.
Complete the second sentence so it has a similar meaning to the first. Write only the missing part (gerunds / infinitives).
The spider crawled up my leg.
I felt the spider (a) up my leg.
Mario rembered ... his assignment to his tutor because he had spoken to her about its length, but she insisted that she had never received it.
to give
giving
If you can't find the information at the library, try ... on the Internet.
to look
looking
She studied medicine at university and went on ... a surgeon.
to become
becoming
Look at Mum's car! It definitely needs ... !
to clean
cleaning
I'll never forget ... off that swing when I was a child.
to fall
falling
I was really nervous about the interview, and although I tried ... , I was awake most of the night.
not to worry
not worrying
The new government needs ... notice of the opinions of the people.
to take
taking
It seems that the new system of sending out reminders has worked, because this year 90% of members remembered ... their membership in time.
to renew
renewing
Economists predict that house prices will go on ... for at least another year.
to rise
rising
We weren't able to see the concert because Tamsin forgot .... the tickets.
to bring
bringing
I think the owners are (a) fault for not warning us.
By the (a) you get there the meeting will be over.
Who was ... the wrong?
(a)
I'll wait here. No, on second (a) , I'll come with you.
This time she's leaving (a) good.
(a) the whole, it was quite a good speech.
‘Don't you like my mother?’ ‘Of (a) I do!’
That's all (a) now.
I didn't enjoy it at (a) .
We met (a) accident at the airport.
I lived in London ... a while.
(a)
You'd better take the keys (a) case I'm out.
She spoke (a) the condition that she not be identified.
There are many places (a) interest near the city.
There has been some violence after the match, but the police are now in (a) of the situation.
Turn right (a) the end of the road.
‘I’ve made up my mind.’ ‘ (a) that case, there’s no point discussing it.’
(a) long last his prayers had been answered.
He tried various jobs and (a) the end became an accountant.
The train arrived right (a) time.
‘Why don't you get a car?’ ‘Well, (a) one thing, I can't drive!’
We cannot afford to take risks when people's lives are (a) stake.
The barriers gave way (a) the pressure of the crowd.
I took your bag instead of mine (a) mistake.
There's no point complaining now—we're leaving tomorrow in (a) case.
On the one (a) they'd love to have kids, but on the other, they don't want to give up their freedom.
I was (a) the impression that the work had already been completed.
The arrangements for the event still seemed to be (a) doubt.
This time she's leaving for (a) . (=forever)
What are my rights if I'm (a) arrest?
I didn't realize it (a) the time, but that was the best day of my life.
The situation is (a) control.
Come here at (a) ! (=immediately)
You can leave your suitcase here for the time (a) .
They learned to accept their stepmother (a) time.
He wants the reports (a) the end of the month.
