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Complete Advanced Sentences

Subjects : english, grammar
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The young wrestler struggled to defeat his formidable _____.






2. As far as I'm concerned - Apple's claims about its new computer are pure _____; no machine is that good!






3. The headmaster's _____ demeanor tended to care off the more timid students - who never visited his study willingly.






4. 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.






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






6. Othello's false friend lago uses considerable _____ to trick Othello into believing that Desdemona has been unfaithful to him






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






8. Shrewdly purchasing valuable plots of land for small sums - John Jacob Astor gained a reputation as an _____ investor.






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






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






11. The winter storm was ______; it changed course constantly.






12. On certain issues of principle - the senator refused to take a _____ stand - but let her conscience be her guide.






13. The recent corruption scandals have _____ many people's faith in the city government.






14. Cool - calm - and collected - James Bond shows remarkable _____ in the face of danger.






15. When you send a message on Twitter - be _____; a tweet cannot be more than 140 characters long.






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






17. The bottle of wine I brought to Sharon's party was certainly _____: how was I to know that Sharon owned a winery?






18. Though Aunt Bea at times had to _____ Opie for inattention in church - she believed he was at heart a God-fearing lad.






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






20. Although Georgia O'Keeffe painted many subjects over the years - she had a definite _____ for painting flowers.






21. Her wealthy suitors wooed her with _____ gifts.






22. Whenever Sue was angry - she tried to avoid raising her voice because she had no wish to sound _____.






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






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






25. Because Ann felt no desire to marry - she was _____ to Carl's constant proposals.






26. _____ to his downtrodden existence - the day laborer was too meek to protest his supervisor's bullying.






27. The infant Mozart's parents quickly realized that their son had an _____ gift for music.






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






29. In Tibet today - the common people still _____ their traditional spiritual leader - the Dalai Lama.






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






31. These endorsements written by satisfied customers _____ our claim that Barron's SAT is the best SAT-prep book on the market.






32. Typically - partygoers are _____; hermits are not.






33. Flat prose and flat ginger are equally _____; both lack sparkle.






34. Uncertain which suitor she ought to accept - the princess _____ - first favoring one and then the other.






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






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






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






38. 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.






39. My editors must assume I'm a _____ writer; they expect me to revise six books this year.






40. This alleged fiscal crisis is no crisis at all. it is based on _____ claims about financial institutions and on scare stories about impending economic ruin.






41. The rich new student tried to attract friends by making an _____ display of his wealth.






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






43. Although you can still hear _____ outbursts of laughter and signing outside - the Halloween parade has passed; the party is over till next year.






44. Galileo's assertion that the earth moved around the sun directly contradicted the religious teachings of his day; as a result - he was tried for _____.






45. Mother was a _____ housekeeper - unwilling to allow a single speck of dirt to mar her perfect home.






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






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






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






49. Don't just hint around that you're dissatisfied; be _____ about what's bothering you.






50. You can _____ your chances of being admitted to the college of your choice by learning to write well.