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Complete Advanced Sentences

Subjects : english, grammar
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Uninterested in philosophical or spiritual discussions - Max talked only of _____ matters - such as the daily weather forecast or the latest basketball results.






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






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






4. Josh is such a greedy _____ that - as soon as the earthquake struck - he tripled the price of bottled water at his store.






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






6. A doting mother - Emma was more likely to praise her son's childish finger paintings than to _____ them.






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






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






9. The museum curator placed the Eskimo-carved wooden totem pole in _____ with two contemporary stone masks from Africa - creating a stunning effect.






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






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






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






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






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






15. We could tell we were in serious trouble from the _____ of the principal's expression.






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






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






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






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






20. 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.






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






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






23. 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.






24. The airline customer service agent tried to _____ the angry passenger by offering her a seat in first class.






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






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






27. I am a _____ about the proposed new health plan; I want some proof that it will work.






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






29. An occasional glass of wine with dinner is relatively _____ and should have no ill effect on you.






30. Even the best-mannered students have trouble behaving with _____ on the last day of school.






31. Rumors of police corruption led the mayor to _____ an investigation into the department's activities.






32. Thoroughly baffled by Holmes's _____ remarks - Watson wondered whether Holmes was intentionally concealing his thoughts about the crime.






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






34. Con artists take advantage of the _____ of inexperienced Internet users to gain access to their credit card information.






35. Her wealthy suitors wooed her with _____ gifts.






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






37. Disappointed in love - Miss Emily became a _____; she shut herself away in her empty mansion and refused to see another living soul.






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






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






40. To revise a textbook properly - you must do more than make a few _____ changes to the manuscript.






41. Stop giggling and wriggling around in the pew; such _____ is improper in church.






42. Although defeat appeared inevitable - the general was _____ in his refusal to surrender.






43. When Johnny came down with a bad case of poison oak - the doctor recommended calamine lotion to _____ the itching.






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






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






46. 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.






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






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






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






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