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1. Here are the beginnings and ends of some traditional expressions with as … as. See how
many you can put together correctly.
AS AS
Black cold flat good green hard old pretty quiet red thin A
warm white beetroot gold grass
the grave the
hills ice iron night
a pancake a
picture a rake a
sheet toast
2. Match the beginnings and ends of some more expressions. Make up your own
comparisons.
1. as slow a) as hen's teeth
2. as dirty b) as a broken down snail
3. as black c) as a brick wall
4. as happy d) as two skeletons dancing on a tin
5. as poor roof
6. as ugly e) as a wet shoe
7. as crooked f) as watching the paint dry
8. as nervous g) as a dog with two tails
9. as cold h) as two o'clock in the morning
10. as welcome i) as an ex-wife's heart
11. as noisy j) as the inside of a wolf
12. as dark k) as a church mouse
13. as scarce l) as a dog's hind leg
14. as exciting m) as a dustbin lid
n) as home-made soap
3. Complete the sentences using the expressions from the box. Make up your own
sentences.
older/
more more/more older/darker more/angrier warmer/more longer/more more/
less warmer/better more/more/less
4. Make up sentences using the following words. Make up your own sentences.
6. Compare some of the things in the box. Use much/very much/far/ a little/ a bit /a lot/ no/
any
1. I'm (surprise) how warm it is for March. – Yes, all this sunshine is quite (surprise).
2. I'm not fit. I was pretty (tire) after climbing the mountains. – Yes. I think everyone felt (tire).
3. I think I need to relax. – Well, lying by the pool can be (relax).
4. It was (annoy) to lose the ticket. – You looked (annoy) when you had to buy another one.
5. The cabaret was (amuse). – Claire was certainly (amuse). She couldn't stop laughing.
6. The museum was quite (interest), wasn't it? – It was OK. I was quite (interest) in those old
maps.
7. I'm (fascinate) by these old photos. – I always find it (fascinate) to see what people looked
like as children.
8. Was it a big thrill meeting Tom Hanks? – You bet. It was just about the most (thrill) moment
of my life.
9. You look (exhaust) you should go to bed. - Driving down from Scotland was pretty (exhaust).
4. Complete the following sentences with the correct –ed or –ing adjectives, using the
verbs from the list: interest, relax, surprise, confuse, bore, amuse, embarrass, frighten,
depress, irritate.
1. The instructions in the exam paper were very complicated and left the students feeling totally
__________.
2. I don't find horror films at all __________ - in fact, I find them quite funny.
3. Would you be __________ in coming to the theatre this evening? I have a spare ticket.
4. Can't you fix that dripping tap? It's getting on my nerves – it's really __________.
5. I didn't expect to see Peter at the party. I was really __________ to see him there.
6. He's had a lot of bad news recently and is feeling a bit _________. Let's go and cheer him up.
7. I find it __________ to lie on the sofa and listen to music after a hard day's work.
8. I was told the film was really good but I felt utterly __________ by it.
9. I get really __________ when people throw rubbish down in the streets. It makes me furious.
10. If I said anything as stupid as he did in front of a thousand people, I'd really __________.
2. Use the words in the brackets to forma word that fits in the sentence.
A) Working full-time can be a very (stress) experience for most people; long hours and the
pressure to be (success) in a (compete) society both contribute to the build-up of anxiety. If
you're feeling (nerve), there is no better way to relax than to exercise. However, many people
return from work too (exhaust) to move. People are criticized for being lazy and (act), and for
watching too much television which is not (benefit) to our health. Taking regular exercise can
be both (relax) and (pleasure) and people who feel (health) often also feel more (confidence).
You don't need to be especially (energy) to take up a sport; simply choose one that is (suit) to
your character.
B) For an (excite) holiday destination, few cities can compare to New York. From (fashion)
Fifth Avenue to the run-down and (fright) ghettos of the Bronx, New York is a city of
(spectacle) contrasts. However (alarm) it may seem, it is worthwhile wandering the streets on
your own to get a feeling for the (character) areas of the city. of course it is (advise) to use
your common sense. You should be (caution) when approached by strangers, and always keep
in mind that violence is (prevail) and that acting (afraid) is the best protection against attack.
Keeping this in mind, you can be assures of having a (marvel) time.
1. They were very aware __________ the tense atmosphere in the room.
2. Granddad gets a bit annoyed __________ us if we don't put things back in the places.
3. I knew he behaved badly, but I can't help feeling sorry __________ him.
4. Helen is anxious __________ travelling by herself.
5. Most travellers were dissatisfied __________ the sort of service they were getting.
6. I'm sorry I don't believe you. I see you were right __________ her.
7. Even though he has no experience, he seems suitable __________ the job.
8. I'm sure he is perfectly capable __________ it himself.
9. They should be sorry __________ the mess they made in the house.
10. Joe is still upset __________ the accident, even though it wasn't his fault.
11. I can't take any photos today. There's something wrong __________ my camera.
12. I'm bored __________ pasta and tomatoes. I want something different.
13. The disease had left her weak and prone __________ all kinds of infections.
14. The most common illnesses among VDU operators are connected __________ eyes and
vision.
15. My superiors were displeased __________ recent development in this section.
16. She became obsessed __________ what to do with her immense wealth.
17. Persistent abdominal pain may be indicative __________ appendicitis.
18. He was annoyed __________ finding me asleep instead of working.
19. Low educational achievement is associated __________ poverty and disadvantage.
20. The children of mothers who use cocaine are often born addicted __________ the drug.
1. The job is on offer to anyone with the right qualifications irrespective __________ their age.
2. There's nothing to be sorry __________.You haven't done anything wrong.
3. The men stood in a small group, indifferent __________ the argument that was going on
around them.
4. Oliver said he was sorry __________ causing everyone so much trouble.
5. He did not say much but I was conscious __________ his sympathy.
6. The charity is certain __________ raising enough money to build a new children's hospital
next year.
7. As a baby she had always been prone __________ allergies.
8. Your diet is deficient __________ vitamins.
9. John was feeling pretty pleased __________ the progress he had made in his studies.
10. Some children are allergic __________ milk and __________ products derived __________
milk.
11. Liz went missing __________ school so her teacher called her parents.
12. The absence of any famous female composers is more indicative __________ male
dominance that male genius.
13. Cases of an elder child getting jealous __________ a new baby are very common.
14. We were too excited __________ the prospect of Friday's party to think much about our
schoolwork.
15. It's typical __________ Mary to be late.
16. Everyone pays the same rate of tax irrespective __________ whether you are married or
single.
17. He got annoyed __________ me __________ my carelessness.
18. I can't put up with his behaviour that is totally incompatible __________ the aims of the
society.
19. Offenders are liable __________ fines of up to $500.
20. I've been too preoccupied __________ my work to even think about taking a holiday.
21. Jackie is furious __________ Gary __________ being late again.
22. Don't ask me to play – I'm useless __________ computer games.
3. Fill in each space in the following sentences with an appropriate adjective, add a
preposition to each adjective - guilty, involved, disappointed, engaged, typical, interested,
amused, good, right, shocked, absent, proud, ashamed, different, famous, crowded.