Comparatives and superlatives
The new marketing strategy proved _______ effective than we had initially anticipated.
a) far more considerably b) considerably more c) more considerably d) considerably much more
b) considerably more
The ancient manuscript _______ by scholars for decades before its true significance was finally understood.
a) had been overlooked b) was being overlooked c) has been overlooked d) would have been overlooked
a) had been overlooked
If it rains tomorrow, we _______ the outdoor event indoors.
a) will move b) will be move c) moved d) move
a) will move
The defendant _______ have committed the crime, but the evidence presented was largely circumstantial.
a) may b) should c) had better d) shouldn't
a) may
The professor _______ the lecture is an expert in quantum physics.
a) giving b) who giving c) given d) gives
a) giving
Of all the candidates interviewed, Sarah demonstrated _______ understanding of the complex financial regulations.
a) by far the most comprehensive b) the most comprehensively by far c) by far most comprehensive d) the comprehensively most
a) by far the most comprehensive
It _______ that the company's financial difficulties stem from poor investment decisions made several years ago.
a) is widely believed b) widely believes c) is believing widely d) has widely believed
a) is widely believed
If I _______ more time, I would definitely learn another language.
a) have b) had c) would have d) will have
b) had (Standard second conditional)
You _______ your passport renewed months ago; now you'll miss the trip due to processing delays.
a) should have gotten b) ought to get c) were supposed to get d) both a and c
d) both a and c (past obligations)
The research, _______ was conducted over five years, has revolutionized our understanding of the disease.
a) that b) which c) what d) whose
b) which
The committee's decision was _______ controversial than expected, sparking heated debates across multiple departments.
a) nowhere near as b) nothing like as c) every bit as d) a good deal more
d) a good deal more
The patient _______ a complete recovery within six months, according to the specialist's assessment.
a) is expected making b) is expected to make c) expects to be made d) is expecting to make
b) is expected to make
If she _______ harder last semester, she wouldn't be struggling with advanced courses now.
a) studied b) had studied c) would study d) studies
b) had studied (Mixed conditional (past action, present result)
Jana looks annoyed - she ____ have had an argument with her daughter again!
a.) should b.) had better c.) might d.) have to
c.) might
_______ in advanced computing, Dr. Martinez was chosen to lead the research team.
a) Specialize b) Having specialized c) Being specialized d) To specialize
b) Having specialized
This year's conference attendance was _______ disappointing, with numbers falling well below projections.
a) somewhat b) rather c) quite d) all of the above
d) all of the above
No sooner _______ the new safety protocols _______ than their effectiveness became apparent.
a) had / implemented b) were / being implemented c) had / been implemented d) have / been implemented
c) had / been implemented
_______ the weather forecast, we would never have planned this outdoor wedding. a) If we check b) Had we checked c) Should we check d) Were we to check
b) Had we checked (Inverted third conditional)
The software update _______ automatically, but users are experiencing manual installation issues.
a) was supposed to install b) had better be installing c) can install d) might have installed
a) was supposed to install
The documents _______ in the investigation have proved crucial, particularly those _______ the company's irregular financial transactions.
a) found / revealing b) finding / revealed c) having found / having revealed d) being found / being revealed
a) found / revealing
The CEO's latest proposal is _______ the previous one in terms of innovation and strategic vision.
a) behind of b) clear above c) head and shoulders above d) all of the above
c) head and shoulders above
The research findings suggest that the drug _______ more extensively before receiving approval.
a) should have been tested b) ought to have tested c) might have tested d) could be testing
a) should have been tested
_______ you to inherit a fortune tomorrow, it _______ your current financial problems, but you _______ the same person at heart.
a) Were / would solve / would remain b) Should / will solve / remain c) Had / would have solved / would have remained d) If / solved / remained
a) Were / would solve / would remain
Given the complexity of the situation, we _______ all possible options before making a final decision.
a) had better consider b) would rather consider c) can consider d) must to consider
a) had better consider
The legislation, the implications _______ are only now becoming apparent, represents a paradigm shift in environmental policy, _______ decades of incremental change in favor of transformative action.
a) of which / having abandoned b) whose / abandoning c) for which / to abandon d) about which / abandoned
a) of which / having abandoned