Revision
1. Insert the proper words.
- Ron, we’re still spending __________ money on things we don’t really need. After I pay the bills, we’re going to have __________ cash left over than we did last month.
- What have we bought that we don’t need?
- The new exercise machine, for one thing. __________ us has used it more than two or three times since we bought it. We could get a year’s membership at the athletic club for __________ money than it cost and still have __________ money left over.
- Do you mean __________ us could get a membership?
- No, one of us could, that’s what I’m saying.
2. For each of these sentences, either one or two alternatives are correct. Chose all correct ones.
- I haven't seen any/no/either of those films, so I don't mind which one we go to.
- At this stage, little, some, any information would have been a step in the right direction.
- The Fitness Room would like to invite all/some/every of its patrons to enter the annual fitness challenge.
- No/none/any witnesses responded to the police appeal after the accident.
- None/nobody/many of the women who attended the demonstration was willing to give us an interview.
- We would like to add that each/every/either medallion is inscribed with the name of its lucky owner.
- Only half/a little/a few news today has been about the elections.
- We guarantee that every/each /all item of the dinner service will be replaceable for a period of ten years.
- We are delightful to be able to welcome both/either/all the competition winners to the gala evening.
- There is hardly nobody/somebody/anybody to be seen on the streets of the centre after dusk.
3. Insert the proper words.
- Let’s get off this freeway. There’s too __________ traffic. – Yes, let’s. I’ve never seen so __________ cars.
- How do you feel about your new job? Do you have as __________ responsibilities as you used to? – The job is great. I have __________ stress and __________ problems.
- Unfortunately, we’ve have __________ progress so far in reducing the national debt.
- __________ the candidates for the position were evaluated by the voters.
- My two brothers __________ have their own car.
- __________ I want is peace and quiet.
- Sorry, but I can’t hear __________ of you properly.
- When I get on my bike I noticed that __________ tyres were flat.
- According to the song, __________ you need is love.
- I looked for the books, but __________ of them was there.
- There are only two rooms, and __________ of them is large enough for the party.
- I’ve tried __________ medicine I can find, but nothing works.
- __________ table had a label stuck on it.
- I tried … the supermarkets, but __________ one was closed.
- I had some phone calls, but there were __________ for you, I’m afraid.
- You two are always quarrelling! Stop it, __________ of you!
- There were ten people standing at the bus stop and __________ one had an umbrella.
- __________ house in the street was searched by the police.
- __________ we want to do is to listen to __________ cassettes.
- The name of a person was written on __________ box.
4. Some of these sentences could contain mistakes. Find and correct the mistakes.
- We always wash up the dog's dishes separately. This cloth is for our dishes and that one is for its.
- It's not their ball. It's our. Don't your recognize it!
- The ski instructor didn't ski any better than me.
- Don't tell anyone else about the surprise party. It's between you and I.
- Could everybody of you move a few metres to the left, please?
- After John had been at sea for a year, he and his wife had a lot to tell themselves.
- It's they who asked for the music to be turned down.
- I'd like to teat yourself to a glass of champagne.
- All of the neighbours rushed to the aid of the elderly woman.
- Every children in the school have to take up at least one sport.
5. Translate from Russian into English.
- Ann whispered something from (другого) side of the table.
- (Ни одна) of my two younger sisters can ride a bike.
- I don’t know (никого) who can do it better than you.
- The bank is on (другой) side of the street.
- Nobody can find (ничего) about the accident.
- The hat is a size too big, give me (другую) one.
- Is that my key or (твой)?
- (Очень мало) of my friends really understand me.
- She discovered there were two flights the following morning but she couldn’t get a seat on (ни на один) of them.
- Why do so (мало) English people speak German?
- Who won the prize, Jill or Helen? – (Никто) of them. Mary finally won.
- The police arrested Tom, Fred, Jane and two (других).
- Some writers are greater than (другие).
- I could see Jim and Tom at their desks – but where were (другие)?
- I couldn’t get from one bank of the river to (другой) as the bridge was unsafe.
4. Choose the right variant.
1. It looks __________ when the sun is shining on it.
- lovely
- nicely
- well
- beautifully
- last
- latest
- late
- lastly
3. Some seas are less salty than __________ ones.
- another
- the other
- others
- other
4. Mary is a bad typist. She types __________.
- carefully
- carelessly
- careful
- careless
5. I’ve never felt so ___________ in my life.
- badly
- terrible
- terribly
- nicely
6. Lewis doesn't spend his pocket money, he saves __________.
- them
- it
- they
- their
7. I've found an earring. Do you know where __________ one is?
- another
- other
- the other
- the another
8. She was offered two jobs but __________ was suitable for her.
- nothing
- none
- neither
- either
9. __________ you drive, __________ petrol you use.
- the more fast, the more
- the faster, the more
- the faster, the much
- the more faster, the more
10. Raise your hand if you need __________ piece of paper.
- another
- other
- more
- an other
11. My brother is two years __________ than me.
- older
- elder
- the elder
- the oldest
- bad, badly
- badly, badly
- badly, bad
- bad, bad
13. We've got two TV sets but __________ of them works properly.
- no one
- neither
- nothing
- none
14. If __________ asks for me, tell them to ring later.
- anybody
- somebody
- nobody
- some people
15. Her handwriting is __________ to read.
- hardly
- difficultly
- hard
- heavily
16. How __________ did you go?
- fastly
- quick
- quiclky
- fast
17. Hold the racquet in one hand and the ball in __________.
- another
- other
- the other
- the second
18. __________ of you knows where the keys are kept?
- who
- which
- what
- whom
19. We could __________ stand – the wind was very strong.
- hardly
- hard
- with difficulty
- difficultly
20. Which of the two girls is __________?
- the highest
- the tallest
- the higher
- the taller
21. Is that __________ edition of the Times?
- the late
- the latest
- the last
- the lastly
22. These shoes are really __________ made.
- badly
- bad
- nice
- lovely
23. My new Walkman sounds __________.
- nicely
- well
- nice
- badly
24. Do you want to exchange this dress for __________ one?
- the other
- other
- another
- the either
25. Her manners are even ___________ than her brother's.
- more bad
- the worst
- worse
- badly
26. I asked two people to help but __________ of them knew what to do.
- nobody
- none
- no one
- neither
27. The heat is __________ in the daytime than at night.
- more worse
- much worse
- more better
- the worst
28. At this time it began to snow __________.
- heavily
- hardly
- strong
- strongly
29. I'll try my best but I can't promise __________.
- nothing
- something
- none
- anything
30. Both players have been warned but __________ of them seems to take it seriously.
- nobody
- none
- no one
- neither
31. He doesn't sound very __________ about his future.
- happily
- serious
- seriously
- well
32. I gave her half, I kept __________ half for me.
- the other
- another
- other
- the second
33. I felt so __________ in bed that I didn't want to get out.
- convenient
- conveniently
- comfortably
- comfortable
34. We've got __________ fruit in our garden than we had last year.
- less
- fewer
- many
- the least
35. I hope you, children, will behave __________ at the party.
- ourselves
- themselves
- yourselves
- yourself
- broad
- widely
- wide
- broadly
- as usual
- as usually
- as often
- as seldom
38. The green dress is half __________ the black one.
- more cheap than
- cheaper than
- as cheap as
- the cheapest
39. Turtles lay their eggs __________ in the sand.
- deep
- deeply
- underground
- below
40. Let me know if you need any __________ information.
- farther
- further
- farer
- farthest
41. Can we start __________ on Sunday?
- earlier
- more early
- lately
- more late
42. The meat tastes __________ chicken.
- alike
- as
- likely
- like
43. Athletes can jump __________.
- high
- highly
- tall
- taller
- older than
- as old as
- elder than
- more old than
45. I looked for Mark and John, but I found __________ of them.
- no one
- nobody
- none
- neither
46. You should learn that there is no use blaming __________ people.
- others
- other
- another
- the other
47. I know some things, which I could never tell __________.
- nobody
- no one
- anybody
- somebody
48. Don't get __________ to the dog. It'll bite you.
- nearly
- close
- closely
- nearer
49. He wants to know if __________ of his friends will be there.
- anybody
- somebody
- any
- no one
50. Do you like __________ students in the group?
- another
- the other
- the others
- other