Variant 1 You could have come first and won the race if you … faster

9. He insisted that we ... come to the meeting.

A) must B) had to C) should D) would

10. She gazed … the sight in wonder.

A) with B) in C) at D) to

11. They said that they … their sick friend.

A) are visiting B) would visit C) were visited D) visit

12. Yes, it`s … wonderful news. Congratulations!

A) a B) the C) an D) –

13. She is … person I know.

A) kinder B) the kindest C) kind D) more kind

14. Why am I always the last … news?

A) getting B) got C) to get D) get

15. He drove … and … till we told to stop.

A) the fastest/the fastest B) fast/fastest C) fast/the fastest D) faster/faster

16. I was really nervous about the interview, and although I tried not … , I was awake most of the night.

A) worrying B) to worry C) worried D) worry

17. This suit is very expensive. I want something …

A) much cheap B) more cheap C) cheaper D) cheapest