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Complete Advanced Sentences

Subjects : english, grammar
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Although some girls were attracted by Mark's air of _____ - Judy was put off by it - for she felt his aloofness indicated a lack of openness.






2. Although the movie star was no genius - she was sufficiently _____ to tell her true friends from the countless phonies who flattered her.






3. Nobody minded when Professor Renoir's lectures wandered away from their official them; his _____ were always more fascinating than the topic of the day.






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






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






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






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






8. The special prosecutor determined that the attorney general - though inept - had not intentionally set out to _____ the progress of the investigation.






9. The Head Start program attempts to _____ prekindergarten children so that they will do well when they enter elementary school.






10. To John - who had never missed a meal - hunger was an _____ concept - one he understood only in theory.






11. The beauty of Tiffany's stained glass appealed to Esther's _____ sense.






12. A born storyteller - my father loved to _____ anecdotes about his early years in New York.






13. In a fiery speech - Mario _____ his fellow students to go out on strike to protest the university's anti-affirmative action stand.






14. The BP oil spill has caused _____ damage to the entire Gulf Coast.






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






16. The glitter and _____ of the ballroom took Cinderella's breath away.






17. Although Eric knew the boss had no sense of humor - he couldn't resist making one _____ remark.






18. When Elizabeth realized that Darcy considered himself too good to dance with his inferiors - she took great offense at his _____.






19. Because the student body at their daughter's prep school was so _____ - they decided to send her to a school that offered greater cultural diversity.






20. Their _____ in rank made no difference at all to the prince and Cinderella.






21. I was bowled over by the _____ of Amy's welcome. What an enthusiastic greeting!






22. A radical committed to social change - Reed had no patience with the conservative views _____ in the America of his day.






23. Using only a few descriptive phrases - Austen manages to _____ the character of Mr. Collins so deftly that we can predict his every move.






24. 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.






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






26. Rather than live in the crowded city center - we chose to buy a house in one of the _____ suburbs ringing the metropolis.






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






28. Rejecting the candidate's _____ comments on tax reform - the reporter pressed him to state clearly where he stood on the issue.






29. Though his fellow students considered him a gifted scholar - Paul knew he would have to spend many years in serious study before he could consider himself truly _____.






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






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






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






33. Despite airing her clothes for several hours - she could not rid them of the _____ odor of mothballs that clung to them.






34. After a decade of popularity - Hurston's works had fallen into _____; no one bothered to read her novels and short stories any more.






35. Government agents have been known to use wiretapping and other _____ methods to spy on suspected terrorists.






36. Suppose you are accepted by Harvard - Stanford - and Yale. Which one would you attend? Remember - this is only a _____ situation.






37. Uninterested in philosophical or spiritual discussions - Max talked only of _____ matters - such as the daily weather forecast or the latest basketball results.






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






39. By their use of the Internet - propagandists have been able to _____ their pet doctrines to new audiences around the globe.






40. According to Sherlock Homes - the very point that appears to complicate a case - when duly considered and scientifically handled - is the one most likely to _____ it.






41. It is _____ that his success came when he least wanted it.






42. 'Any publicity is good publicity - 'said the starlet. 'If I can't have a good reputation - I'll settle for _____.'






43. Psychoanalysts must maintain their professional _____ and stay uninvolved with their patients' personal lives.






44. 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.






45. Compared to Jo - who was perfectly ready to chat with anyone about anything - Beth was _____ about what she considered personal matters.






46. Katya's _____ love of justice moved her to champion the cause of anyone she considered unfairly treated by society.






47. To be low man on the totem pole is to have a decidedly inferior place in the _____.






48. The defense called several respectable witnesses who were able to _____ the lying testimony of the prosecution's sole witness.






49. The uncrowned queen of the fashion industry - Diana was famous for her _____ taste.






50. Someone mute cannot talk; someone _____ can hardly stop talking.