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Complete Advanced Sentences

Subjects : english, grammar
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. It is _____ that his success came when he least wanted it.






2. Stories in The New York Times often include _____ allusions to obscure people and events.






3. In a brief essay - describe a person you admire - someone whose virtues and achievements you would like to _____.






4. The mayfly is an _____ creature; its adult life lasts little more than a day.






5. When I saw how Fred and his fraternity brothers had trashed the frat house - I decided to _____ my offer to let them use our summer cottage over spring break.






6. Michael's severe bout of the flue _____ him so much that for a week he was too tired to go back to work.






7. The attorney came up with several far-fetched arguments in a vain attempt to _____ his weak case.






8. Torn between loving her parents one minute and hating them the next - she was confused by the _____ of her feelings.






9. The young princess made the foolish _____ that the regent would not object to her taking the reins of power.






10. Because Carmen believed in Juan's fidelity - she _____ the notion that he might be having an affair.






11. 'Judicial activism' is the alleged tendency of some judges to _____ the power of elected legislatures by making the law rather than merely interpreting it.






12. The costume designer _____ the leading lady's ball gown with yards and yards of ribbon and lace.






13. You had better _____ your accounting errors before the auditors arrive.






14. The store manager tried to _____ the angry customer by offering to replace the damaged merchandise or return her money.






15. Although her _____ smile and gentle bearing made Miss Marple seem to be a sweet little old lady - in reality she was a tough-minded - shrewd observer of human nature.






16. Nothing could shake his _____ that his children would get the best education that money could buy.






17. With its worn-out dialogue and predictable plot - the sitcom struck me as unbearably _____.






18. Politicians of both the extreme right and left annoy me because they do not sound like people but parrots mindlessly repeating _____ clich






19. Dirt poor and out of work - she did not give up but continued to fight against _____.






20. In providing college scholarships for economically disadvantaged youths - Eugene Lang performed a truly _____ deed.






21. Judy's great fear was that she might _____ omit a question on the exam and mismark her entire answer sheet.






22. Because she was a firm believer in old-fashioned courtesy - Miss Post _____ the modern tendency to address new acquaintances by their first names.






23. Everyone waited to see which one of the rival candidates for city council the mayor would _____.






24. Tourists are urged not to _____ the sanctity of holy places by wearing immodest garb.






25. Though Glenn was devout - he was no _____; he never tried to force his beliefs on friends.






26. The architect realized that her design for the new school had to be in _____ with the local building code.






27. Tina was still angry despite Tony's soft and _____ words.






28. Because Webster's dictionary had grown so large and unwieldy - the publishers decided to _____ it and bring out a condensed version.






29. The reviewers praised the new restaurant's _____ selection of dishes - which ranged from Asian stir fries to French ragouts and stews.






30. Every time Ermengarde made a mistake in class - she was terrified that she would receive a harsh _____ from Miss Minchin.






31. At commencement - the dean praised Ellen for her _____ behavior as class president.






32. The conceited rap star relished the _____ he received from his groupies and yes-men.






33. Since both interpretations seemed possible - the judge could not decide which way to interpret a particularly _____ passage in the law.






34. Some of the newer - less formal passages on the SAT have a _____ tone that is intended to make them more appealing to students.






35. Denying that she advocated total _____ - Katya maintained she wished only to change our government - not to destroy it utterly.






36. The wealthy - self-indulgent young man felt oddly drawn to the strict - _____ lifestyle practiced by members of some monastic orders.






37. At evening block inspection - the recruits' bunk room - washroom - and gear come under the inspecting officer's close _____.






38. In the film Funny Face - the bookish heroine _____ fashion models for their lack of intellectual interests.






39. The young wrestler struggled to defeat his formidable _____.






40. After Ralph dropped his second try of drinks that week - the manager swiftly _____ him to a minor post behind the bar.






41. Because a _____ examination of the ruins indicates the possibility of arson - we believe the insurance agency should undertake a more thorough investigation of the fire's cause.






42. Although the University of California at Berkeley is just one part of the state university system - in many ways - Cal Berkeley is _____ - for it runs several programs that are not subject to state control.






43. All things change over time; nothing is _____.






44. Although Alfred _____ in fulfilling his duties at work - he is less conscientious about meeting his obligations at home.






45. Although Nancy enjoyed Bill's _____ - lighthearted companionship - she sometimes wondered whether he could ever be serious.






46. Times of economic hardship inevitably encourage the _____ of countless get-rich-quick schemes.






47. Despite Tom's _____ of innocence - Aunt Polly suspected he had eaten the pie.






48. Noticing the _____ glance the customer gave the diamond bracelet on the counter - the clerk wondered whether he had a potential shoplifter in the store.






49. Thirty years after the war - she could not let go of the past but was still consumed with _____ against the foe.






50. Unlike Widow Douglas - who _____ Huck's minor offenses - Miss Watson did nothing but scold.