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Complete Advanced Sentences

Subjects : english, grammar
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Although Georgia O'Keeffe painted subjects over the years - she had a definite _____ for painting flowers.






2. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. The Beatles expressed themselves through capricious - flip humor and _____ displays of carefree abandon.






12. His coarse - hard-bitten exterior _____ his inner sensitivity.






13. The mayor was unwilling to _____ the plan until she was sure it had the governor's backing.






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






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






16. Although her early poetry was clearly _____ in nature - the critics thought she had promise and eventually would find her own voice.






17. Covering the Olympic Games - the sportscasters _____ every American victory and grumbled about every American defeat.






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






19. 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.






20. Warned of _____ weather conditions ahead - the pilot told the passengers to fasten their seat belts.






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






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






23. In class - she tried to stay alert and listen to the professor - but the stuffy room made her _____; she felt as if she were about to nod off.






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






25. The classic cowboy hero is a _____ figure - someone generally described as the strong - silent type.






26. 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 _____.






27. Pointing out that the candidate consistently had voted against strengthening antipollution legislation - the reporter _____ her claim that she was a fervent environmentalist.






28. The reviewers heaped _____ on the novice playwright - ridiculing his pretentious dialogue - flat characters - and simple-minded plot.






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






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






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






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






33. After separating from Tony - Tina announced that she would _____ all debts incurred by her soon-to-be-ex-husband.






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






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






36. Historically - traders and missionaries often proved themselves to be _____ explorers - bravely venturing into new territories despite the dangers involved.






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






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






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






40. The boss prefaced his speech by telling a pointless _____ about an encounter he'd had with former President Bush.






41. Seeking the end of slavery - the abolitionists _____ freedom for the slaves.






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






43. The doctor assured the boy's parents that his fever would eventually _____.






44. After the quarrel - Gina said nothing could _____ her to talk to Pedro again.






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






46. She kept all the receipts form her business trip in order to _____ her expenses for the Internal Revenue Service.






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






48. Youth's beauty is _____; it quickly fades with age.






49. Through the comments of the characters in his cartoon strip - Doonesbury - Gary Trudeau ridicules political corruption; his humor is _____ in nature.






50. 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.