Choose the correct answer.

1. My sister is two years __________ than me.

young so young younger the youngest

2. Do you know what __________ animal in the world is?

slow slow as slower the slowest

3. I think spring is _________ season of the year.

beautiful very beautiful more beautiful the most beautiful

4. Maths is _____________ to me than biology.

important so important more important the most important

5. Helen is __________ ballet dancer in our city.

good good as better the best

6. That test was ___________ than the previous one last week.
difficult so difficult more difficult the most difficult

7. Tom has got __________ message from his parents.

long long as longer the longest

8. English is ____________ for me than Chinese.

easy very easy easier the easiest

9. My phone is ___________ than my sister’s phone.

expensive so expensive more expensive the most expensive

10. Last winter was ___________ winter in our country.

cold cold as colder the coldest

11. Pam’s mobile is ____________ than mine.

beautiful very beautiful more beautiful the most beautiful

12. This car is _____________ car produced by this company.

new so new newer the newest

13. What continent is ____________: America or Africa?

large very large larger the largest
14. Do you know who _______________ woman in the world is?
fast so fast faster the fastest
15. Mary is ____________ than Ben in my class.
clever clever as cleverer the cleverest

16. Who is _____________ runner : Tom or Sam?

bad very bad worse the worst

17. This information is ______________ for me than the previous one.

useful useful as more useful the most useful

18. When was ______________ summer in your country?

hot very hot hotter the hottest

19. Bob is _____________ than my elder brother.

tall tall as taller the tallest

20. Can you name _____________ building in the world?

high so high higher the highest

.Complete the following sentences.

1. No other boy is as ……………………. as James. (tall / taller / tallest)
2. Milk is ………………….. than any other food. (nourishing / more nourishing / most
nourishing)
3. Radium is one of the ……………………… metals. (valuable / more valuable / most valuable)
4. Few English poets were as ……………………. as Wordsworth. (great / greater / greatest)
5. Shimla is ………………….. than most other hill stations in India. (famous / more famous /
most famous)
6. Gold is one of the ……………………. metals. (precious / more precious / most precious)
7. Solomon was …………………… than any other king. (wise / wiser / wisest)
8. Few historians write as ………………….. as Macaulay. (well / better /best)
9. Very few books are as ……………………. as David Copperfield. (popular / more popular /
most popular)
10. A train is …………………. than a car. (fast / faster / fastest)2.

Complete with a superlative adjective and all the necessary words.

1. London is ........the largest .............................. (large) city in England.
2. Cheetahs are ..............the fastest.................. (fast) animals in the world.
3. Whales are ...............the biggest...................... (big) animals.
4. San Francisco is ..................the most beautiful....................... (beautiful) city in the United
States.
5. Summer is ..................the best.....................(good) season of the year.

3.Complete the following sentences using the correct degree of the adjective given in
thebrackets.
1. My brother’s handwriting is …………worse than………….. (bad) mine.
2. Health is …………more important than………….. wealth. (important)
3. Blood is ………thicker than…………… water. (thick)
4. Everest is …………the highest………….. peak in the world. (high)
5. This is ………the most interesting……………. play I have ever heard on the radio. (interesting)
6. Susie is ……………the most beautiful……………. of all the four sisters. (beautiful)
7. The planet Mars is …………farther…………. from the earth than the satellite Moon. (far)
8. The elephant is …………the largest……….. animal in the world. (large)
9. An ocean is certainly …………bigger than…………… a sea. (big)
10. I am ………more interested…………… in cricket than in football. (interested)

4.Fill in the blanks with the correct form of word in the bracket.
1) I think the parrot is the _____cleverest_______ bird in the whole world.(clever)
2) My puppy is ____bigger________ than my cousin’s puppy.(big)
3) This road is as _____wide_______ as the highway.(wide)
4) Mount Everest is the _____highest_______ peak in the world. (high)
5) This book is ______thinner______ than a dictionary.(thin)
6) I find walking to school ______better than______ going by bus.(good)
7) India is not as _____hot_______ as Africa.(hot)
8) My little sister is the _____shortest_______ in the family.(short)
9) Her hands were as ______cold______ as ice.(cold)
10) The roads in Australia are much ______cleaner______ than these roads.(clean)

Put the words in the correct order.

1 I thought / longer / The journey was / than
The journey was longer than I thought
2 more spacious / The flat was / than / appeared / it
The flat was more spacious than it appeared
3 in Greece / hotter / it was / The weather here is / than
The weather here in hotter than it was in Greece
4 much more / it used to be / The house is / dilapidated / than
The house is much more dilapidated than it used to be
5 than / My grandad is / when he was a young man / shorter now
My grandad is shorter now than when he was young man
6 as popular as / it was / five years ago / This area isn’t
This area isn’t as popular as it was five years ago
Use the words in brackets to put each of the following into either the past simple or present
perfect:

1Jim : How many times have you tried (you/try) to pass your driving test?
Michae l: Three times so far.
2When did you go (you/go) to Rome?
3You look different. Have you had (you/have) a haircut?
4I didn’t see (not/see) David at all this week. I don't even know where he is.
5Jim : Have you spoken (you/speak) to Peter yet?
Michael : No, not yet.
6When did you start (you/start) your job?
7I have moved (move) house three times in the last five years.
8My sister has been (be) to New York three times and she's going again next month.
9The US President was (be) in our country last year.
10The US President has visited (visit) our country three times in the last two years.

Complete the text with the past simple or present perfect simple form of the verbs in
brackets. Use full forms (I have), not short forms (I've).

A short history of Brighton

Brighton is a city on the south coast of England. People have lived (live) there for hundreds
of years, although it has only been (only / be) a city since 2000.
Brighton began (begin) as a village in the 5th century. At that time it was called Beorthelms
Tun. The village grew (grow) bigger, and by the 14th century it was (be) a busy market
town. It has been (be) called Brighton since 1660. Today Brighton is an exciting and popular
city but it has experience (experience) problems over the years. The French destroyed
(destroy) many of its houses in the 16th century, and at the beginning of the 18th century a
terrible storm killed(kill) many people.
Things changed (change) in the late 18th century when the Prince of Wales and his friends
visited (visit) Brighton. Since then, many tourists have made (make) Brighton their holiday
choice. There has been (be) a railway station in Brighton since the middle of the 19th
century, as well as a hospital, a museum and a library. The town's swimming pools and
cinemas opened (open) a few decades after that. In recent years, several big music festivals
have brought (bring) a party feeling to the city.
Today the population of Brighton is 156,000. In the last few years it has become(become) a
very expensive place to live, but it is still a great place to visit.
A Choose the correct answer.
1. I’m really hungry. I (haven’t eaten / didn’t eat) yet.
2. They (arrived / have arrived) a week ago.
3. We (have worked / worked) here for three years.
4. They (didn’t recognise / haven’t recognised) me at yesterday’s meeting.
5. Our neighbour (was / has been) in hospital since Friday.
6. (Have you travelled / Did you travel) abroad many times?

B Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the Past
Simple or the Present Perfect Simple.

1. John .............hasn’t called.............. (not call) me recently.

2. They ............bought............... (buy) a new car last month.
3. The teacher ...........hasn’t returned................ (not return) the tests yet.
4. How long ...........has................ she ................known........... (know) about this problem?
5. ............Have............... you ever ............heard............... (hear) such an unbelievable story?
6. When I was a child, I ............lived............... (live) in England for two years.
7. He ........bought................... (buy) me a beautiful gift for my birthday.
8. I am so excited to have a dog. I ...................always want...................... (always / want)
one.

C Correct the error in each of the sentences.

1. Have you ever eat (eaten) Chinese food?

2. She has moved to another city last year.
3. They have (haven’t) sent out the invitations yet.
4. Jack hasn’t seen Jill since she has graduated.
5. Mr Brown (has) already left the office.
6. We haven’t been abroad since (for) a year.
7. The lesson has started ten minutes ago.
8. Did (has) she just leave (left) ?

1. A: Your sister looks very tired.

B: This is because she _____ for two nights.
A) hasn't slept B) wasn't sleeping C) isn't sleeping D) doesn't sleep

2. A: How long _____ Perry _____ in Vienna?

B: He has been there _____ five years.
A) does ... live / since B) has ... lived / for C) is ... living / already D) did ... live / ever
3. Dan and Kelly _____ married _____ last July.
A) have been / since B) has been / for C) are / --- D) were / yet

4. Terry _____ to India. He is going to stay there for three weeks. He has _____ been there
before.
A) has been / just B) has been / always C) has gone / never D) has gone / yet

5. We _____ any unhealthy and fatty food since we _____ on a diet.

A) haven't eaten / went B) didn't eat / have gone
C) aren't eating / were going D) don't eat / am going

6. A: _____ have you played chess? B: I have played chess _____ eight years.
A) When / since B) What time / yet C) How long / for D) How much / so rar

7. I am really hungry because I _____ anything since lunch. I _____ very busy today.
A) didn't eat / was B) haven't eaten / have been
C) am not eating / am D) don't eat / has been

8. Amelia is taking the bus to work because she _____ her car to buy a brand new one.
A) sells B) didn't sell C) was selling D) has sold

9. Francine _____ just _____ her shirts and skirts, so she is making herself a cup of tea.
A) has / ironed B) is / ironing C) was / ironing D) does / iron

10. A: _____ you _____ your chores? B: No, I _____ the dishes yet.
A) Do ... complete / didn't wash B) Have ... completed / haven't washed
C) Are ... completing / don't wash D) Did ... complete / am not washing

11. The shop has been open _____ 12 o'clock. We have sold thirty cakes _____.
A) for / just B) already / yet C) since / so far D) always / lately

12. This chicken soup is very hot because my mum _____ it.
A) was always making B) has just made C) has already made D) never made

13. Recently, I _____ from a teacher training college, and I am very happy because I _____
to be a teacher.
A) graduated / am always wanting B) am graduating / always want
C) have graduated / have always wanted D) graduate / always wanted

14. Serkan _____ as a translator since he _____ his job at a bank a few months ago.
A) is working / quits B) works / is quitting
C) has worked / quitted D) worked / has quitted
Complete the sentences with the present perfect form of the verbs in brackets and just,
already or yet.

1) It’s not a good idea to go swimming when you ____________ (eat) dinner.

2) Our team ____________ (win) twelve matches this season. We could win the league!

3) We’re going to lose the match. We ____________ a point ____________ (not score).

4) _______ any football boots ____________ (buy)?

You’ll need them for training on Monday.

5) We’ve got a spare ticket now. Kim ____________ (call) me to say she’s ill.

6) I’m not going to the concert. I ____________ (see) that band twice.

1. My mother, ____, asked me to buy a new one.

A) which has two umbrellas B) where she has forgotten her umbrella
C) whose brother was killed D) whose umbrella had been stolen in a bus
E) who likes to watch ancient Turkish films

2. This is Mr Advisor ____ book the questions were prepared and edited perfectly.
A) in which B) whom C) in whose D) whose E) from whose

3. This is the richest man in this village ____ house the jewellery was stolen last night.
A) whom B) whose C) in which D) in whose E) from whose

4. They have to think of a way ____ they can earn more money.
A) which B) with which C) that D) from which E) by which

5. National experts chose some criteria ____ were determined by the board of
educationalists in the area.
A) what B) in which C) those of which D) any of which E) most of which

6. Spring is the time of year ____.

A) where we can swim and wash our clothes B) wherever you want to go
C) when flowers bloom D) which has more than three months to live
E) of which I was born

7. That was the reason ____ everybody hated him.

A) for which B) by which C) whose D) on which E) with whom
8. I never understood ____ he didn't talk to me anymore.
A) for what B) why C) of which D) from which E) with whom

9. I called my friend, ____ is a dentist, to fix my teeth, ____ were decayed.

A) who / what B) who / all of which C) which / all of which
D) who / of which E) whom / which

10. The real value of money is determined by its purchasing power, ____ in turn depends on
the level of commodity prices.
A) that B) which C) what D) in which E) of which

11. Turkiye, ____ is located between Asia and Europe, is a bridge between the West and the
Middle East.
A) which B) in which C) of which D) who E) where

12. My grandfather, ____, got married again last year.

A) where he wanted to go B) in which we stayed for years
C) who is over 60 years old D) who died five years ago
E) whose funeral was organized by the family two years ago

13. The yellow cab ____ I collided was totally wrecked.

A) of which B) with which C) from which D) to whom E) from whom

14. I found a way ____ I can go home much earlier.

A) on which B) by which C) of whom D) from which E) with which

15. My boss will hire an English teacher ____.

A) where there are two hundred students
B) he should know and use the language efficiently
C) who has at least two years' experience
D) whose house was broken into in two weeks time
E) which was decorated richly

16. Do you know the tunnel ____ you can go there 40 minutes earlier.
A) of whom B) through which C) on which D) whose E) which

17. This is the most valuable museum in the city ____ the most valuable diamond was stolen
last week. A) from whom B) in which C) whose D) from which E) that

18. No one can give any meaning ____ he left the school in his last year.
A) when B) whom C) why D) for whom E) from which

19. He offered us two persons to work with ____ participation in the program I objected.
A) to whose B) which C) who D) whose E) whoever

20. They range from simple boxes with one knob ____ the pupil turns, to complex
computers.
A) who B) which C) from which D) of which E) to which

21. The engineers ____ repaired the clock believe that the breakdown was the result of
metal fatigue.
A) whose B) whom C) of whose D) from whom E) who

22. I took several books, ____ we will have to read during the next semester.
A) from whom B) whom C) in which D) all of which E) where

23. Do you remember the artist ____ signature we asked for last month?
A) who B) whose C) of which D) which E) from whom

24. I don't know the exact reason ____ he is angry with me.
A) when B) why C) where D) who E) what

25. Please, leave a note in front of the mirror ____ he can see it as soon as he enters the
house. A) when B) which C) where D) why E) what

26. This is the woman ____ house the safe was stolen in the middle of the day.
A) whom B) who C) in which D) whose E) from whose

27. We met thousands of elephants, ____ were baby elephants walking in the middle of
others.
A) many of whom B) any of which C) that D) of many E) several hundred of which

28. These are the three main reasons ____ everyone wants to go to that school.
A) by which B) whom C) why D) in which E) with whose

29. The film is about a man ____ has a great deal of property but is very unhappy because
he cannot find the happiness ____ the poor have in their hearts.
A) who / that B) whom / which C) with whom / in which D) whose / in which E) whose / that

30. The boy ____ I borrowed the car asked me to drive carefully.
A) whose B) from whose C) whom D) from whom E) of which
31. The subject ____ scientists have been studying is air pollution's effects on people.
A) to where B) by which C) on which D) whose E) for which

32. This is the school ____ I used to study for the university entrance exam.
A) that B) on which C) at which D) through which E) for which

33. My teacher, ____ book has sold over million copies, is a professor.
A) to whom B) to whose C) of whose D) for whose E) whose

34. I have never heard ____ funny stories ____ she told.
A) same / as B) so / that C) so / as D) such / as E) same / like

35. The old man ____ I was travelling told me his life story.
A) with whose B) of whom C) whom D) with whom E) whose

36. That is the house ____ walls were repainted several times.
A) that B) which C) with which D) whom E) whose
1.
Doctor : Take this medicine for a week and you'll start to feel better.
Patient: ---------------
Doctor : Are you sure? It's the best on the market.
Patient : Yes I am. Can you please prescribe another one?

A) What shall i do if unexpected side effects arise?

B) What is the ideal dosage for my weight?
C) No, it's too early to prescribe another medicine.
D) But I've used it before and it did not help at all.
E) It looks as if the illness has already been cured.

2.
Jake : How did you like the movie you saw last night?
Karen : I can't say it was the best I've ever seen.
Jake : ---------------
Karen : Certainly not. Do not waste your time.

A) Did you go alone or with a friend from work?

B) Hadn't you read the reviews before you went to see it?
C) What do you mean by saying it depends?
D) I knew I could always count on you.
E) Then you wouldn't recommend it, would you?

3.
Father : What? You crashed the car again?
Son : ---------------
Father : I'm sure it wasn't. This is the third accident you have had this year.
Son : You're very angry now, dad. We had better talk about this later on.

A) I do apologize. I promise it won't happen again.

B) Was the car in good condition?
C) But it wasn't my fault. You've got to believe me.
D) Was it worth the money and time you had wasted?
E) Why do you ask? Don't you know it's too late now?

4.
Chuck : ---------------
Sue : Why do you think so?
Chuck : Whenever we meet, she pretends not to see me.
Sue : I don't think it's because she hasn't gotten over her anger. She's having
a bad time at work nowadays.

A) It seems that Martha is still angry with me.

B) Martha will never make a good manager.
C) I have never seen a smarter woman than Martha.
D) One thing that I especially like about Martha is her sincerity.
E) Martha has finally managed to get over her resentment.

5.
Tom : ---------------
Mary : Are you kidding? We are in June.
Tom : So what? What's wrong with June?
Mary : The right time to trim your roses is the beginning of winter, when they
lose their flowers.

A) Are you going to plant those roses in your garden in June or July?
B) Can you help me prune the roses in the garden on the weekend?
C) I didn't know your brother knew so much about gardening.
D) Have you got any idea what the right time is to shorten rose plants?
E) Are we supposed to do anything special to keep the roses fresh?