1. Open the brackets using correct form of a verb in Active Voice: 1. If she … (not meet) you at the station I … (come) to meet you.
2. They … (already /buy) the tickets for the concert.
3. I began to study at seven last night. Fred … (come) at 7.30. I … (study) when Fred … (come).
4. When … (you /come) home last night?
5. Listen! Someone … (to knock) at the door.
6. While I … (look for) my keys, I remembered I … (leave) them at home.
2. Choose the correct form of an adjective:
1. I am sorry, but Simon works … of all. We will have to make him redundant.
a) most bad
b) bad
c) the worst
d) worse
2. The traffic is … downtown than on this road, especially during rush hours.
a) heavier
b) the heaviest
c) heavy
d) more heavier
3. We have … time than we need to complete the project on time.
a) little
b) least
c) much
d) less
4. Sometimes it’s … to go by car than by train.
a) cheap
b) most cheap
c) cheaper
d) cheapest
5. The Underground in London is … than Kyiv’s metro.
a) more expensive
b) expensivest
c) the most expensive
d) expensiver

1. hachiko's statue looks small among a) life-sized dogs b) huge billboard signs c) big lights

The correct answer is a) life-sized dogs. Hachiko's statue appears small when compared to life-sized dogs because it is a bronze statue of the actual dog. A life-sized dog would be bigger in size, so the statue looks small in comparison.

2. the statue is very small a) and it's a problem to find it b) but it is not a problem to find it c) and you can't find it

The correct answer is b) but it is not a problem to find it. While the statue may be small in size, it is not difficult to locate because it is a famous landmark in Tokyo. Many people visit the statue, and it is well-known, so it can be easily found.

3. hachiko was born a) in Tokyo b) in 1923 c) at the Shibuya train station

The correct answer is a) in Tokyo. Hachiko, the dog, was born in Tokyo. Tokyo is a city in Japan and is where Hachiko lived with his owner.

4. people get together at the statue of hachiko because a) they like to visit the bronze statue of the dog b) it serves as a meeting point for young people in love c) people meet with their friends

The correct answer is a) they like to visit the bronze statue of the dog. People gather at the statue of Hachiko because they have an admiration for the loyal dog and want to pay tribute to his story. The statue serves as a symbol of loyalty and has become a popular tourist attraction. People visit the statue to learn about Hachiko's story and to show their respect for his unwavering loyalty.

1. The correct alternative is "disturbed" because it describes an action happening in the past. The noise of the campers caused the snake to move away.
2. The correct alternative is "as I was turning" because it describes an ongoing action happening in the past. While the speaker was turning into the drive, they saw a strange man by their door.
3. The correct alternative is "had shot" because it describes an action that happened before a specific time in the past (last year). The hunters shot over 300 cheetahs last year.
4. The correct alternative is "was preparing" because it describes an ongoing action happening in the past. While the speaker was preparing the dinner, they cut themselves.
5. The correct alternative is "had finished" because it describes an action that happened before another action in the past (throwing the books away). As soon as the speaker had finished their exams, they threw all their books away.
6. The correct alternatives are "were walking" and "suddenly attacked" because it describes an ongoing action happening in the past. The speaker and others were walking through the forest when the bird suddenly attacked.
7. The correct alternatives are "had been studying" and "they were exhausted" because they describe an action that started in the past and continued up to a certain point in the past (over four hours). They had been studying for over four hours, so they were exhausted.
8. The correct alternative is "had left" because it describes an action that happened before the speaker's realization. The speaker didn't realize that he had left his wallet at home.
9. The correct alternative is "had made" because it describes an action that happened before the speaker's feeling of anger. The speaker was angry because he had made such a mess.
10. The correct alternative is "had been waiting" because it describes an action that started in the past and continued up to a certain point in the past (for ages). The speaker had been waiting for ages, so they decided to leave.